Adair County, Kentucky (Formed 1802) Land Area Year Population (sq.mi) Density 2010 18,656 405.3 46.0 2000 17,244 406.8 42.4 1990 15,360 406.9 37.7 1980 15,233 406.9 37.4 1970 13,037 406.9 32.0 1960 14,699 406.9 36.1 1950 17,603 406.9 43.3 1940 18,566 406.9 45.6 1930 16,401 406.9 40.3 1920 17,289 406.9 42.5 1910 16,503 400.0 41.3 1900 14,888 362.0 41.1 1890 13,721 362.0 37.9 1880 13,078 400.5 32.7 1870 11,065 400.5 27.6 1860 9,509 401.1 23.7 1850 9,898 504.3 19.6 1840 8,466 541.7 15.6 1830 8,217 540.5 15.2 1820 8,765 728.8 12.0 1810 6,011 728.8 8.2