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Adel

Iowa · 7,098 residents (2025 est.) · 5.392 sq mi
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Adel is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $327,900. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 27% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,430
+87%since 2000
from 3,435 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,193 / sq mi
+54%since 2009
from 774 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
+1%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,098 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Adel
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 59.9%(637)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.5%(609)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.2%(526)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.6%(360)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.9%(123)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.3%(664)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4424.3%(1,564)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.2%(529)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.7%(626)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.4%(473)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.7%(175)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.2%(144)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,250
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,423 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,696
+91%since 2000
from $19,743 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
−13%since 2010
from 0.440 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration17.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$327,900
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$926
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $507 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
83
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(3,335)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(44)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(5,544)
Black0.9%(55)
Hispanic / Latino6%(383)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(448)
Diversity Score
31
+132%since 2009
from 13 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.4%(282)
Salvadoran1.1%(73)
Spaniard0.2%(12)
Ancestry
German36.9%(2,375)
English11.3%(725)
Irish10.3%(660)
American5.2%(335)
Swedish3.9%(250)
Scottish3.5%(223)
Norwegian3.4%(221)
Dutch3.2%(206)
Arab2%(127)
Italian1.3%(84)
Welsh1.2%(74)
Swiss1%(63)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.6%(39)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(37)
French0.5%(31)
Czech0.4%(27)
Kenyan0.4%(25)
Danish0.3%(18)
Russian0.2%(16)
British0.2%(15)
Finnish0%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.2%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 9.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2017
from 80.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23%(505)
Married66.6%(1,463)
Widowed1.7%(37)
Divorced8.8%(193)
Women 15+
Never married22.8%(561)
Married61.3%(1,509)
Widowed6.4%(157)
Divorced9.5%(233)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adel, Iowa?

Adel, Iowa has about 6,430 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adel, Iowa?

The typical household in Adel, Iowa earns about $95,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adel, Iowa expensive?

In Adel, Iowa, the median home is worth about $327,900, and the typical rent is about $926 a month.

How educated are people in Adel, Iowa?

About 37.9% of adults age 25 and over in Adel, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adel, Iowa?

About 7.2% of people in Adel, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adel, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Adel, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,126 residents, a change of about 95 percent over that period.

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