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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Adel

Georgia · 5,307 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 $23,908. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $56,000. The poverty rate of 27.4% 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: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,307
+4%since 1990
from 5,107 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
33.6
+6%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Adel
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 58.3%(440)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.2%(435)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.2%(436)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.3%(385)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.8%(361)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.9%(687)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4413.2%(699)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5411%(586)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.9%(473)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.3%(388)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 845.4%(288)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.4%(129)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,908
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,061 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,425
+53%since 1990
from $8,778 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
27.4%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 24.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$415
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 66.3% in 1990
37.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(2,523)
Black49.5%(2,529)
Hispanic / Latino2%(102)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic46.2%(2,450)
Black48.6%(2,581)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(201)
Asian0.8%(40)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican9.7%(549)
Guatemalan4.2%(237)
Mexican1.5%(83)
Cuban1.3%(76)
Ancestry
American7.1%(400)
English5.2%(293)
Irish4.5%(256)
German2.7%(152)
Scottish0.7%(41)
Norwegian0.7%(37)
Italian0.6%(36)
West Indian0.5%(30)
Haitian0.5%(30)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(17)
Polish0.3%(16)
French0.2%(14)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.1%(7)
Greek0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Central American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.7%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 57.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
−10%since 1990
from 13.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.2%(535)
Married60.6%(1,074)
Widowed2.5%(44)
Divorced6.7%(118)
Women 15+
Never married18.5%(407)
Married52.2%(1,150)
Widowed18%(396)
Divorced11.3%(248)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adel, Georgia?

Adel, Georgia has about 5,307 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Adel, Georgia?

The typical household in Adel, Georgia earns about $23,908 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 $56,000, and the typical rent is about $415 a month.

How educated are people in Adel, Georgia?

About 10.0% 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 27.4% 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 200 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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