Market insights · Kentucky
Adair County, KY: growth, migration and housing
Adair County has 19,423 residents, up 2.9% since 2020 (+1.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 452 households moved in and 392 moved out (+60 net), bringing in a net $4.4M of income. Median household income is $53,553, the median home $150,800 and median rent $771 a month.
In Kentucky: 43rd of 120 counties for 5-year population growth · 25th of 120 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 70th of 120 counties for median household income · 59th of 120 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Adair County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Russell County, KY | 79 | $2.3M |
| Taylor County, KY | 58 | $2.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Adair County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Russell County, KY | 67 | $2.9M |
| Taylor County, KY | 66 | $1.9M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.