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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Adel

Georgia · 5,107 residents · 9.3 sq mi
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Adel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,061. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,000. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,107
−4%vs 2000
vs 5,307 in 2000
1990 – 2025
549 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 571 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.8
−5%vs 2000
vs 33.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Adel
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,061
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,908 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,778
−35%vs 2000
vs $13,425 in 2000
US average: $14,340
24.0%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $56,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$284
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $415 in 2000
US average: $450
66.3%
+4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.2% in 2000
33.7% rent
2.2
−5%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(2,523)
Black49.5%(2,529)
Hispanic / Latino2%(102)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(55)
Diversity Score66.1%(3,378)
66
−3%vs 2000
vs 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.7%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.1%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Adel, Georgia?

Adel, Georgia has about 5,107 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Adel, Georgia?

The typical household in Adel, Georgia earns about $18,061 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 $40,000, and the typical rent is about $284 a month.

How educated are people in Adel, Georgia?

About 8.7% 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 24.0% of people in Adel, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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