Adair County, Kentucky

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Adair County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,903.[1] Its county seat and only municipality is Columbia.[2] The county was founded in 1801 and named for John Adair, then Speaker of the House in Kentucky and later Governor of Kentucky (1820 – 1824).[3] Adair County has some of the few surviving American Chestnut trees in the United States.[4][5]

History

Adair County was formed on December 11, 1801, from sections of Green County.[6] Columbia was chosen as the county seat the following year[6] and the first courthouse was built in 1806.

The county was named in honor of John Adair, a veteran of the Revolutionary War and Northwest Indian War. Later he commanded Kentucky troops in the Battle of New Orleans. He served as the eighth Governor of Kentucky.[6] This was the 44th of Kentucky's 120 counties to be organized.[6]

After the American Civil War, a gang of five men, believed to include Frank and Jesse James from Missouri, robbed the Bank of Columbia of $600 on April 29, 1872. They killed the cashier, R.A.C. Martin, in the course of the robbery.[7]

The courthouse on the Columbia town square, completed in 1884, replaced the original 1806 courthouse.[8]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (1.7%) is water.[9] It is part of the Pennyroyal Plateau region of Kentucky and is part of western Appalachia.[6] Over 40% of the county's land is covered with timber.[6]

The Green River is the county's major waterway but is not commercially navigable.[6] The river was impounded to form Green River Lake, the major feature of Green River Lake State Park, which lies in Adair and Taylor counties.[6] Script error: No such module "labelled list hatnote".

Adjacent counties

Demographics

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Historical population
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2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 18,903. The median age was 40.6 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18 and 18.8% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 98.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 95.5 males age 18 and over.[15][16]

The racial makeup of the county was 91.6% White, 2.8% Black or African American, 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 1.4% from some other race, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 3.4% of the population.[16]

26.5% of residents lived in urban areas, while 73.5% lived in rural areas.[17]

There were 7,364 households in the county, of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 25.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present.[15] About 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[15] There were 8,600 housing units, of which 14.4% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 72.5% were owner-occupied and 27.5% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.4% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.2%.[15]

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 17,244 people, 6,747 households, and 4,803 families residing in the county. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 7,792 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. 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.

Economy

Adair County's agrarian economy produces livestock, dairy products, corn, and tobacco.[6] The county experienced a minor oil boom in the 1960s.[6]

Lack of adequate transportation infrastructure hindered the county's prosperity well into the 20th century.[6] The completion of the east–west Cumberland Parkway in 1973 significantly ameliorated this problem, but since then the county has sought improved road access to the north.[6]

Education

The county is served by Adair County Schools.[18]

Its schools are:[19]

Politics

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Elected officials

Elected officials as of January 3, 2025[24][25]
U.S. House style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|James Comer (R) style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|Template:Ushr
Ky. Senate style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|Max Wise (R) style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|16
Ky. House style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|Amy Neighbors (R) style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|21

Voter registration

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Political Party Total Voters Percentage
Republican 9,431 68.91%
Democratic 3,414 24.95%
Others 433 3.16%
Independent 368 2.69%
Libertarian 31 0.23%
Green 7 0.05%
Constitution 1 0.01%
Total 13,685 100%

Statewide elections

Previous gubernatorial elections results
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2023 68.06% 3,597 31.94% 1,688 0.00% 0
2019 69.53% 3,946 28.65% 1,626 1.81% 103
2015 66.33% 2,727 30.84% 1,268 2.82% 116
2011 51.06% 1,877 43.69% 1,606 5.25% 193
2007 67.75% 3,138 32.25% 1,494 0.00% 0
2003 66.22% 3,085 33.78% 1,574 0.00% 0
1999 28.84% 663 62.68% 1,441 8.48% 195
1995 65.84% 2,951 34.09% 1,528 0.07% 3

Communities

City

Unincorporated communities

Below is partial listing of known unincorporated communities within Adair County. A more complete listing is available here.

Notable residents

See also

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References

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  5. ↑ Flavell, John. "American tale: Bringing back the perfect tree.", Daily Independent, July 24, 2009.
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