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Adel

Iowa · 6,153 residents · 5.392 sq mi
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Adel has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,005. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 79% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $207,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,153
+79%since 2000
from 3,435 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,141 / sq mi
+79%since 2000
from 637 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
−2%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Adel
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,005
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,423 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,553
+75%since 2000
from $19,743 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services17.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration16.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,000
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$697
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $507 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
26.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+34%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(5,705)
Black0.7%(45)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(172)
Asian0.4%(27)
Other4.1%(254)
Diversity Score18.9%(1,165)
Diversity Score
19
+321%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.2%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+55%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.8%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adel, Iowa?

Adel, Iowa has about 6,153 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adel, Iowa?

The typical household in Adel, Iowa earns about $66,005 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 $207,000, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Adel, Iowa?

About 42.2% 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 8.5% 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 2,849 residents, a change of about 86 percent over that period.

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