Adair County, Iowa Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Adair County, Iowa
Adair County, Iowa Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
7,460
Median Age
42.4
Male Median
40.7
Female Median
43.9
Adair County, Iowa Population Growth

Adair County, Iowa Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -4.1%%.
-4.1%% Growth
Adair County, Iowa Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Adair County, Iowa Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.4 | 7,460 |
| 2023 | 42.6 | 7,471 |
| 2022 | 43.0 | 7,479 |
| 2021 | 43.4 | 7,439 |
| 2020 | 45.2 | 7,048 |
| 2019 | 45.4 | 7,085 |
| 2018 | 45.4 | 7,124 |
| 2017 | 45.7 | 7,192 |
| 2016 | 46.0 | 7,330 |
| 2015 | 45.9 | 7,426 |
| 2014 | 46.0 | 7,543 |
| 2013 | 45.6 | 7,588 |
| 2012 | 45.4 | 7,628 |
| 2011 | 45.0 | 7,699 |
| 2010 | 44.8 | 7,779 |
Adair County, Iowa Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.3% |
| 5–17 | 16.5% |
| 18–24 | 6.9% |
| 25–34 | 10.8% |
| 35–54 | 22.1% |
| 55–64 | 14.7% |
| 65+ | 22.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Adair County, Iowa
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 83.3
- Youth Dependency:
- 41.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 41.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Adair County, Iowa
The median age in Adair County, Iowa is 42.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Adair County, Iowa is 7,460.
In Adair County, Iowa, seniors (ages 65+) make up 22.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.5%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Adair County, Iowa is becoming younger.