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Adel

Georgia · 5,571 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 $26,953. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $91,600. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,571
+5%since 2000
from 5,307 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
599 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 571 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+11%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Adel
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,953
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,908 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,518
+60%since 2000
from $13,425 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$816
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
47.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+45%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.8%(2,385)
Black44.6%(2,485)
Hispanic / Latino8%(448)
Asian1.1%(61)
Other3.8%(210)
Diversity Score76.5%(4,264)
Diversity Score
77
+13%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+99%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.0%
−44.5 ptssince 2013
from 66.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adel, Georgia?

Adel, Georgia has about 5,571 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adel, Georgia?

The typical household in Adel, Georgia earns about $26,953 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 $91,600, and the typical rent is about $816 a month.

How educated are people in Adel, Georgia?

About 23.0% 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 23.1% 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 464 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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