Adel Population

1890–2026

5,905

2026 projection

6.2% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Adel. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20265,905+510.87%
20255,854+911.58%
20245,763+861.51%
20235,677+801.43%
20225,597+170.30%
20215,580+210.38%
20205,559+2424.55%
20195,317+470.89%
20185,270-240.45%
20175,294+190.36%

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Adel Demographics

36.8median age

Median age

Female41.9 yrs
Male32.3 yrs

Adults

4,302
919 seniors · 21%3,383 other adults

Sex

Female 51.6% · 2,912Male 48.4% · 2,729

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 56 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Adel Income

$43,618median household income

Median household income

$43,618

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$35,511

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

23.9%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Adel Marital Status

32% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married32%34%31%
Never married42%45%40%
Divorced14%13%15%
Widowed8%3%13%
Separated4%6%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201