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Adel

Georgia · 5,334 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 $31,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,600. The poverty rate of 30.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,334
+1%since 2000
from 5,307 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
574 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 571 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.4
+5%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Adel
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,458
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,908 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,856
+26%since 2000
from $13,425 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,600
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$687
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.4%
−28.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
41.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+22%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44.9%(2,395)
Black45.1%(2,407)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(419)
Asian1%(56)
Other0.4%(20)
Diversity Score72.8%(3,885)
Diversity Score
73
+7%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+103%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
26.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.9%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adel, Georgia?

Adel, Georgia has about 5,334 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adel, Georgia?

The typical household in Adel, Georgia earns about $31,458 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 $89,600, and the typical rent is about $687 a month.

How educated are people in Adel, Georgia?

About 12.4% 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 30.0% 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 227 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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