Adel is a city located in Dallas County Iowa. Adel has a 2024 population of 6,573. It is also the county seat of Dallas County. Adel is currently growing at a rate of 1.53% annually and its population has increased by 6.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,176 in 2020.
The average household income in Adel is $106,392 with a poverty rate of 9.1%. The median age in Adel is 36.8 years: 35.5 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Adel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,505 | 87.95% |
| Two or more races | 404 | 6.45% |
| Other race | 212 | 3.39% |
| Native American | 57 | 0.91% |
| Black or African American | 45 | 0.72% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,306 | 2.68 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Married | 1,408 | 3.41 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Non Family | 754 | 1.27 | 46 | 54 |
| Female | 104 | 3.04 | 18.3 | 81.7 |
| Male | 40 | 2.45 | 100 | 0 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
67.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 194 | 4.84% |
| Associates Degree | 445 | 11.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,184 | 29.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 550 | 13.72% |
| High School Graduate | 879 | 21.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 78 | 1.95% |
| Some College | 678 | 16.92% |
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 | 3,470 | 3,369 | 1,595 |
| 2+ Races | 249 | 166 | 63 |
| Hispanic | 171 | 143 | 53 |
| Other Race | 108 | 80 | 24 |
| Native American | 52 | 31 | 0 |
| Black | 45 | 6 | 0 |
| Asian | 36 | 36 | 36 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,830 | $95,563 | $37,396 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,396 | $85,962 | $81,394 |
| High School Graduate | $42,488 | $43,750 | $41,973 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $60,314 | $72,216 | $48,995 |
| Some College | $60,000 | $62,841 | $54,653 |
$60,314
Average Earnings
$72,216
Average Male
$48,995
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.84% of Adel residents speak only English, while 7.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,331 | 347 | 6.51% |
| Other | 212 | 89 | 41.98% |
| Multiple | 404 | 86 | 21.29% |
| Black | 45 | 39 | 86.67% |
| Native | 52 | 3 | 5.77% |
9.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.62%
Male Poverty Rate
11.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Adel is Black, with 86.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Adel is Native, with 5.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59.85% |
| Some College | 11.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.6% |
| High School | 4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 82.35% |
| Female Employed | 9.6% |
| Male Employed | 4.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 2.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $119,265 | $133,224 |
| Households | $96,905 | $106,392 |
| Married Families | $127,734 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,200 | $50,709 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.3%
Male Marriage Rate
62.1%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
195
Number of Veterans
195
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 52 |
| Second Gulf War | 49 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| World War II | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 49 |
| 75+ | 48 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 133 | 3.41% |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 19.68% |
| Other Race | 13 | 12.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.3%
Labor Force Participation
70.8%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
78.91%
Born in Adel
96.55%
Native Born
3.45%
Foreign Born
3%
Non Citizen
0.45%
Naturalized
96.55% of Adel residents were born in the United States, with 78.91% having been born in Iowa. 3% 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 | 7,069 | 99 | 1.42% |
| 2028 | 6,970 | 99 | 1.44% |
| 2027 | 6,871 | 100 | 1.48% |
| 2026 | 6,771 | 99 | 1.48% |
| 2025 | 6,672 | 99 | 1.51% |
| 2024 | 6,573 | 99 | 1.53% |
| 2023 | 6,474 | 4 | 0.06% |
| 2022 | 6,470 | 187 | 2.98% |
| 2021 | 6,283 | 107 | 1.73% |
| 2020 | 6,176 | 697 | 12.72% |
| 2019 | 5,479 | 546 | 11.07% |
| 2018 | 4,933 | 546 | 12.45% |
| 2017 | 4,387 | 183 | 4.35% |
| 2016 | 4,204 | 219 | 5.5% |
| 2015 | 3,985 | -63 | -1.56% |
| 2014 | 4,048 | 68 | 1.71% |
| 2013 | 3,980 | 91 | 2.34% |
| 2012 | 3,889 | 70 | 1.83% |
| 2011 | 3,819 | 92 | 2.47% |
| 2010 | 3,727 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,435 | 131 | 3.96% |
| 1990 | 3,304 | 458 | 16.09% |
| 1980 | 2,846 | -4,223 | -59.74% |