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Adel

County:
Dallas County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.392
State:
Iowa

Adel is a city located in Dallas County, Iowa. Adel has a 2026 population of 7,055. It is also the county seat of Dallas County. Adel is currently growing at a rate of 2.11% annually and its population has increased by 14.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,179 in 2020.

The median household income in Adel is $95,250 with a poverty rate of 7.16%. The median age in Adel is 36.5 years: 35.3 years for males, and 38.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 104.1 males.

7.1K
Total Population
1,308
Density (mi²)
146 2.11%
Growth

Adel Population

Adel Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,0551462.11%
20256,9091462.16%
20246,7632543.9%
20236,509320.49%
20226,4771903.02%
20216,2871292.09%
20206,17970012.78%
20195,47954611.07%
20184,93354612.45%
20174,3871834.35%
20164,2042195.5%
20153,985-63-1.56%
20144,048681.71%
20133,980912.34%
20123,889701.83%
20113,819922.47%
20103,727451.22%
20003,4351313.96%
19903,30445816.09%
19802,84600%

Median Age

Overall: 36.5 years
Female: 38.4 years
Male: 35.3 years

Adel Adults

There are 4,478 adults, (792 of whom are seniors) in Adel.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,150 (49%)
Male: 3,280 (51%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Adel includes 88.34% White, 3.58% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,68088.34%
Two or more races4096.36%
Other race2303.58%
Native American560.87%
Black or African American550.86%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1362.12%
Other race1101.71%
Two or more races1051.63%
Native American320.5%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,54486.22%
Two or more races3044.73%
Other race1201.87%
Black or African American550.86%
Native American240.37%

Adel Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Adel 's average per capita income is $60,781. Household income levels show a median of $95,250. The poverty rate stands at 7.16%.

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$122,441-
Families$116,221$125,655
Households$95,250$100,792
Non Families$41,063$47,786

$60,781

Average Income

$95,250

Median Household Income

7.16%

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)