CITY · 1990 CENSUS
Adel
Iowa · 3,304 residents · 5.392 sq mi
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The short version
Adel has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $28,134. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $53,600.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.5
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 1990 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
$28,134
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,423 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Section 03
Housing
$53,600
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $92,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score4.5%(155)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(3,304)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(58)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(140)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
84.1%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
No data for the years selected.
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Adel, Iowa?
Adel, Iowa has about 3,304 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Adel, Iowa?
The typical household in Adel, Iowa earns about $28,134 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 $53,600, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.
How educated are people in Adel, Iowa?
About 18.4% 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 7.8% of people in Adel, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.
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