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Adel

County:
Cook County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
8.867
State:
Georgia

Adel is a city located in Cook County, Georgia. Adel has a 2026 population of 5,846. It is also the county seat of Cook County. Adel is currently growing at a rate of 0.81% annually and its population has increased by 5.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,563 in 2020.

The median household income in Adel is $43,618 with a poverty rate of 23.87%. The median age in Adel is 36.8 years: 32.3 years for males, and 41.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.7 males.

5.8K
Total Population
659
Density (mi²)
47 0.81%
Growth

Adel Population

Adel Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,846470.81%
20255,799470.82%
20245,752631.11%
20235,689911.63%
20225,598110.2%
20215,587320.58%
20205,5632464.63%
20195,317470.89%
20185,270-24-0.45%
20175,294190.36%
20165,275420.8%
20155,233-81-1.52%
20145,314671.28%
20135,247240.46%
20125,223-58-1.1%
20115,281-37-0.7%
20105,318-16-0.3%
20005,3072144.2%
19905,093-499-8.92%
19805,59262012.47%
19704,97265115.07%
19604,3211,54555.66%
19502,77600%

Median Age

Overall: 36.8 years
Female: 41.9 years
Male: 32.3 years

Adel Adults

There are 4,302 adults, (919 of whom are seniors) in Adel.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,912 (51.6%)
Male: 2,729 (48.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Adel includes 46.09% Black or African American, 44.96% White, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,60046.09%
White2,53644.96%
Two or more races3866.84%
Other race1192.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5139.09%
Two or more races3135.55%
Other race1192.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,60046.09%
White2,02335.86%
Two or more races731.29%

Adel Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Adel 's average per capita income is $35,511. Household income levels show a median of $43,618. The poverty rate stands at 23.87%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$69,375-
Families$50,446$69,280
Households$43,618$57,765
Non Families$22,037$41,842

$35,511

Average Income

$43,618

Median Household Income

23.87%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)