Demographics & People — Adel, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,259 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,800 |
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| Median Age | 36.5 |
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| Total Households | 2,306 |
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| Family Households | 1,552 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.68 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1444 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,505 |
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| Black or African American | 45 |
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| Asian | 36 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 380 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,899 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,654 |
| English | 680 |
| Other groups | 558 |
| Irish | 516 |
| American | 325 |
| European | 260 |
| Scottish | 226 |
| Swedish | 223 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 219 |
Language
| English Only | 5,173 |
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| Spanish | 162 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,572 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 241 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,344 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Adel, Iowa.
