Adair, Illinois facts for kids
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Adair, Illinois
Reedyville
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 Adair, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Adair, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | McDonough |
| Township | New Salem |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 212 |
| • Density | 493.02/sq mi (190.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61411
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 403339 |
Adair is a small community in McDonough County, Illinois, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a distinct place for population statistics.
As of the 2020 United States census, Adair had a population of 212 people. It is part of New Salem Township.
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A Bit of History About Adair
Adair was first planned in August 1870. It was originally called "Reedyville." Even though its official name was never changed from Reedyville, everyone started calling it Adair. This happened because the local post office was given the name Adair.
Where is Adair Located?
Adair is found in the eastern part of McDonough County. A main road, U.S. Route 136, also known as Main Street, runs right through it.
Travel and Transportation
- If you travel northwest on US 136, you'll reach Macomb. Macomb is about 11 miles away and is the main town, or county seat, for McDonough County.
- If you head southeast on US 136, you'll get to Havana. This town is about 28 miles from Adair.
- The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway also passes through the eastern side of Adair.
How Many People Live in Adair?
The number of people living in Adair has stayed quite steady over the years.
Population Changes Over Time
- In the 2010 United States census, Adair had a population of 210 people.
- By the 2020 United States census, the population had slightly increased to 212 people.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 210 | — | |
| 2020 | 212 | 1.0% | |
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See also
In Spanish: Adair (Illinois) para niños
