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Adel, Georgia
Adel, city, in Cook County, Georgia. Adel had 5,854 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,571 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,641 (±18). GEOID 1300576.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,854
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,571 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,641 ±18
Median household income
$43,618
±$14,295 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$154,900
±$14,663 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$969
±$51 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Adel and what county is it in?
Adel is a city in Cook County, Georgia. It covers 8.9 square miles of land, 628 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Adel, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,854 people lived in Adel on July 1, 2025, up 5.5% since 2020, in line with Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 5,571 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,641 (±18).
| Measure | Adel | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,641 ±18 | 17,532 | +352 |
| Households | 2,139 ±232 | 6,304 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.54 ±0.27 | 2.74 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,527 ±235 | 7,486 | no clear change |
Adel's population since 2000
From 5,307 in 2000 to 5,854 in 2025: up 10.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Adel as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Adel?
The median resident of Adel is 36.8 years old; 23.7% are under 18 and 16.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 46.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 35.9%.
| Measure | Adel | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 ±5.2 | 37.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.7% ±4.9 pts | 25.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.3% ±2.8 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Male | 48.4% ±4.5 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.8% ±5.4 pts | 7.6% | +11.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 35.9% ±6.7 pts | 60.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 46.1% ±5.5 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±2.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.3% ±5.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.8% ±5.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0% ±2.7 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 15.5% ±4.5 pts | 15.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 18.5% ±5.7 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.7% ±5.9 pts | 83.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.5% ±4.1 pts | 17.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.9% ±3.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.8% ±5.3 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Adel earn?
Half of Adel's 2,139 households earn less than $43,618 a year (±$14,295), against $53,651 in Cook County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $39,737 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Adel | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,618 ±$14,295 | $53,651 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $57,765 ±$7,559 | $75,581 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,950 ±$3,825 | $27,361 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.9% ±8.0 pts | 17.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.4% ±11.9 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.8% ±5.5 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.9% ±5.5 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 75.0% ±7.6 pts | 79.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Adel?
Owners occupy 55.2% of Adel's occupied homes and renters 44.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $154,900 by its owner (±$14,663). The median renter pays $969 a month including utilities, and 58.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Adel | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $154,900 ±$14,663 | $157,500 | +$45,368 |
| Median gross rent | $969 ±$51 | $956 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 58.7% ±15.6 pts | 51.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,348 ±$229 | $1,313 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.2% ±7.3 pts | 66.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.8% ±7.3 pts | 34.0% | – |
| Housing units | 2,527 ±235 | 7,486 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.3% ±5.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.8% ±8.6 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.8% ±8.3 pts | 64.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.6% ±4.7 pts | 27.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5% ±2.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.0% ±3.1 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.2% ±2.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.2% ±3.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Adel building?
Builders took permits for 22 new housing units in Adel in 2025 (22 in single-family houses), 3.8 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Adel work and get to work?
73.4% of Adel's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 23.4 minutes.
| Measure | Adel | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.9% ±7.0 pts | 58.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% ±5.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 73.4% ±12.6 pts | 80.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 20.5% ±13.5 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.4% ±1.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.7% ±2.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.4 min ±3.1 | 25.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Adel?
1 census tract lies mostly in Adel, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9603.02Cook County | 3,558 | $58,139 |
| Tract 9604Cook County | 5,653 | $54,901 |
| Tract 9602Cook County | 3,405 | $42,953 |
| Tract 9603.01Cook County | 2,847 | $57,321 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Adel) · Census block assignment files
How does Adel compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Adel is the 4,480th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 131st-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Adel ranks 278th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 131st | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 122nd | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 246th | 360 |
| Median household income | 278th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 285th | 357 |
| Median home value | 255th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 203rd | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 98th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 221st | 343 |
| Median age | 180th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 218th | 354 |
| Travel time to work | 236th | 359 |
Adel's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Adel with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Adel?
16 of the 57 figures for Adel on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Adel are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Adel.