Adair County, Kentucky
Adair County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Adair County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 18,656 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 19,555 inhabitants. Its county seat is Columbia. The county was created 223 years ago in 1801.
Quick Facts about Adair County
| Population : | 19,555 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from : | Adair County, Adair County, Adair County |
| Area : | 1068 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.7% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.3% |
| Named for : | John Adair |
| Capital : | Columbia |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1801 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:20:48 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Adair County is located at 37°6'15"N 85°16'50"W (37.1041600, -85.2806500). It has 6 neighbors: Casey County, Cumberland County, Green County, Metcalfe County, Russell County and Taylor County.
Adair County map
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The largest city of Adair County is Columbia with a population of 4,902. . See all Adair County cities & populated places.
Adair County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Adair County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 4,902 | City in Adair County, Kentucky, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Adair County
Adair County has 6 neighbours.
- Casey County county in Kentucky, United States
- Cumberland County county in Kentucky, United States
- Green County county in Kentucky, United States
- Metcalfe County county in Kentucky, United States
- Russell County county in Kentucky, United States
- Taylor County county in Kentucky, United States
- Columbia
Demographics
The population of Adair County increased by 4.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 18,656 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,987 | 1.74% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,934 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,124 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,262 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,162 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,259 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,287 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,199 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,202 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,555 | 1.81% | estimation process |
People born in Adair County (5)
People born in Adair County, including politician Robert Porter Caldwell, burlesque performer Evelyn West, politician and educator Vernie McGaha, .
List
- Parker Watkins Hardin (American lawyer) he was born in 03/06/1841
- James R. Hindman (American politician) he was born in 04/02/1839
Other places with the same name (4)
- Adair County , Missouri county in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 25,399 people.
- Adair County , Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 21,955 people.
- Adair County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 7,059 people.
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |
