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Adel

Georgia · 5,854 residents (2025 est.) · 9.3 sq mi
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Adel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,618. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $154,900. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,641
+6%since 2000
from 5,307 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
607 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 571 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
+10%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,854 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Adel
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,618
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,908 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,950
+71%since 2000
from $13,425 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
+12%since 2010
from 0.438 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information16.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,900
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$969
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
44.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+52%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.2%(2,450)
Black48.6%(2,581)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(201)
Asian0.8%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.9%(3,601)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.9%(2,023)
Black46.1%(2,600)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(945)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(73)
Diversity Score78.8%(4,447)
Diversity Score
79
+16%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.7%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+92%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.0%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.5%
−48.0 ptssince 2013
from 66.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2017
from 65.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adel, Georgia?

Adel, Georgia has about 5,641 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adel, Georgia?

The typical household in Adel, Georgia earns about $43,618 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adel, Georgia expensive?

In Adel, Georgia, the median home is worth about $154,900, and the typical rent is about $969 a month.

How educated are people in Adel, Georgia?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Adel, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adel, Georgia?

About 23.9% of people in Adel, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adel, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Adel, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 534 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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