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Adair County, OK, is experiencing a decline in population, with a 13-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.06% and a 1-year growth rate of -0.6%. The median age is 38.1, slightly above the state median of 36.9, indicating a relatively older population. The county has a high age dependency ratio of 72.7, suggesting a significant proportion of dependents, particularly young people (26.5% under 18). Compared to other counties in Oklahoma, Adair's demographic trends reflect challenges similar to those in counties like Muskogee and Pittsburg, which also show negative growth.