Adair County, Kentucky
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Adair County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1802. As of 2000, the population is 17,244. Its county seat is Columbia, Kentucky6. The county is named for John Adair, Governor of Kentucky 1820-24. Adair County is also the location of the once prosperous Jones-King Family Farm. The Jones and King families, who merged through several marriages in the 1800's were a black slave owning family who entered Kentucky by traveling with their former owners from Virginia. Adair County is a prohibition or completely dry county.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,068 km² (412 mi²). 1,054 km² (407 mi²) of it is land and 14 km² (5 mi²) of it (1.31%) is water.Adjacent counties
- Taylor County north
- Casey County northeast
- Russell County east
- Cumberland County south
- Metcalfe County southwest
- Green County northwest
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2000 17,244 1990 15,360 1980 15,233 1970 13,037 1960 14,699 1950 17,603 1940 18,566 1930 16,401 1920 17,289 1910 16,503 1900 14,888 1890 13,721 1880 13,078 1870 11,065 1860 9,509 1850 9,898 1840 8,466 1830 8,217 1820 8,765 1810 6,011
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Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 17,244 people, 6,747 households, and 4,803 families residing in the county. The population density was 16/km² (42/mi²). There were 7,792 housing units at an average density of 7/km² (19/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.00% White, 2.55% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. 0.77% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.There were 6,747 households out of which 31.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.60% were married couples living together, 10.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.80% were non-families. 26.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.50% under the age of 18, 10.70% from 18 to 24, 27.70% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 14.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 94.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $24,055, and the median income for a family was $29,779. Males had a median income of $23,183 versus $17,009 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,931. About 18.20% of families and 24.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.60% of those under age 18 and 21.70% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
Unofficially Named Areas of Adair County
- Burton Ridge - Area between Columbia and Liberty on 206 centering on Purdy and Christeen.
See also
- Dry counties
External links
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