Adel is a city located in Cook County Georgia. Adel has a 2024 population of 5,739. It is also the county seat of Cook County. Adel is currently growing at a rate of 0.68% annually and its population has increased by 2.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,582 in 2020.
The average household income in Adel is $56,645 with a poverty rate of 24.63%. The median age in Adel is 42.4 years: 36.3 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Adel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,569 | 45.72% |
| Black or African American | 2,456 | 43.71% |
| Two or more races | 476 | 8.47% |
| Other race | 118 | 2.1% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,322 | 2.33 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Non Family | 986 | 1.07 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Married | 754 | 2.78 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Female | 446 | 3.41 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Male | 136 | 5.43 | 14 | 86 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
57.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 511 | 13.26% |
| Associates Degree | 318 | 8.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 480 | 12.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 274 | 7.11% |
| High School Graduate | 1,559 | 40.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 208 | 5.4% |
| Some College | 505 | 13.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,729 | 1,521 | 503 |
| Black | 1,708 | 1,227 | 190 |
| Hispanic | 394 | 364 | 37 |
| 2+ Races | 186 | 158 | 24 |
| Other Race | 112 | 110 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 98.21%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 29.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,230 | $75,188 | $44,315 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,444 | $41,450 | $30,914 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,080 | $45,176 | $31,864 |
| Some College | $42,226 | $58,822 | $0 |
$41,080
Average Earnings
$45,176
Average Male
$31,864
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.99% of Adel residents speak only English, while 10.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,426 | 684 | 28.19% |
| White | 2,034 | 582 | 28.61% |
| Hispanic | 840 | 83 | 9.88% |
24.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.16%
Male Poverty Rate
35.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Adel is White, with 28.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Adel is Hispanic, with 9.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 34.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.56% |
| High School | 20.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 20.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 54.29% |
| Male Employed | 8.78% |
| Female Employed | 7.94% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,824 | $67,265 |
| Households | $35,897 | $56,645 |
| Married Families | $68,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,160 | $41,108 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.0%
Male Marriage Rate
35.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
245
Number of Veterans
220
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 107 |
| Vietnam | 90 |
| Korea | 61 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 84 |
| 75+ | 83 |
| 35 to 54 | 38 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 179 | 8.68% |
| Black | 66 | 3.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.7%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.55%
Born in Adel
97.03%
Native Born
2.97%
Foreign Born
2.97%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.03% of Adel residents were born in the United States, with 70.55% having been born in Georgia. 2.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,935 | 39 | 0.66% |
| 2028 | 5,896 | 39 | 0.67% |
| 2027 | 5,857 | 40 | 0.69% |
| 2026 | 5,817 | 39 | 0.67% |
| 2025 | 5,778 | 39 | 0.68% |
| 2024 | 5,739 | 39 | 0.68% |
| 2023 | 5,700 | 77 | 1.37% |
| 2022 | 5,623 | 14 | 0.25% |
| 2021 | 5,609 | 27 | 0.48% |
| 2020 | 5,582 | 265 | 4.98% |
| 2019 | 5,317 | 47 | 0.89% |
| 2018 | 5,270 | -24 | -0.45% |
| 2017 | 5,294 | 19 | 0.36% |
| 2016 | 5,275 | 42 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 5,233 | -81 | -1.52% |
| 2014 | 5,314 | 67 | 1.28% |
| 2013 | 5,247 | 24 | 0.46% |
| 2012 | 5,223 | -58 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 5,281 | -37 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 5,318 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,307 | 214 | 4.2% |
| 1990 | 5,093 | -499 | -8.92% |
| 1980 | 5,592 | 620 | 12.47% |
| 1970 | 4,972 | 651 | 15.07% |
| 1960 | 4,321 | 1,545 | 55.66% |
| 1950 | 2,776 | -3,159 | -53.23% |