Population (2020)25,314
Adair County
MissouriKirksville is the county seat of Adair County, Missouri. Local heritage resources include Adair Co. Historical Society, Kirksville Arts Association.
Adair County at a Glance
Population (2020)25,314
County SeatKirksville
StateMissouri
Guide TypeCounty
Housing Units (2020)11,338
Land Area567.3 sq mi
Water Area2.1 sq mi
Forecast LocationKirksville
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Kirksville is the county seat of Adair County, Missouri. Local heritage resources include Adair Co. Historical Society, Kirksville Arts Association.
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Kirksville is the county seat of Adair County, Missouri. Local heritage resources include Adair Co. Historical Society, Kirksville Arts Association.
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Roger Dale Wayman (December 30, 1961 - August 7, 2026) - Travis-Noe Funeral Home
Roger Dale Wayman (December 30, 1961 - August 7, 2026) Travis-Noe Funeral Home
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Roger Dale Wayman (December 30, 1961 - August 7, 2026) - Travis-Noe Funeral Home
Roger Dale Wayman (December 30, 1961 - August 7, 2026) Travis-Noe Funeral Home
Aug 7, 2026 • 2 min read
Adair County crash sends two people to hospital - KTTN
Adair County crash sends two people to hospital KTTN
Jul 2, 2026 • 2 min read
What is the poverty rate in Adair County, MO? - USAFacts
What is the poverty rate in Adair County, MO? USAFacts
May 28, 2026 • 2 min read
Robert Victor "Bob" Riley (August 11, 1955 - May 12, 2026) - Travis-Noe Funeral Home
Robert Victor "Bob" Riley (August 11, 1955 - May 12, 2026) Travis-Noe Funeral Home
May 12, 2026 • 2 min read
Patrol reports 11 arrests in north Missouri between Dec. 4–7, 2025 - KTTN
Patrol reports 11 arrests in north Missouri between Dec. 4–7, 2025 KTTN
Dec 8, 2025 • 2 min read
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Government
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Schools
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Hospitals
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Trails
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Veterans
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Kirksville is the county seat of Adair County, Missouri. Local heritage resources include Adair Co. Historical Society, Kirksville Arts Association.
The county seat is Kirksville.
The population of 25,314 is the April 1, 2020 Census count. It is a historical census figure, not a current estimate. View Census data
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