Adel, IA Demographics

A map of Adel's Population by Race

Adel, Iowa had a population of 6,153 in 2020. It was 92.7% White, 0.7% Black, 0.4% Asian, 2.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Adel, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Adel is the 63rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Adel's White Population

5,705 residents of Adel identify as White, or 92.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Adel slightly larger than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Adel is ranked #531 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Adel is more White than neighboring De Soto (90.5% White), and Waukee (81.7% White). Adel is less White than neighboring Dallas Center (94.1% White), Van Meter (94.1% White), and Minburn (95.7% White).

Adel's Black Population

45 residents of Adel identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Adel roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Adel is ranked #274 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Adel is more Black than neighboring Dallas Center (0.5% Black), Van Meter (0.4% Black), and Minburn (0% Black). Adel is less Black than neighboring Waukee (3.7% Black).

Adel's Asian Population

27 residents of Adel identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Adel roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Adel is ranked #309 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Adel is more Asian than neighboring Minburn (0% Asian). Adel is less Asian than neighboring De Soto (1.6% Asian), Van Meter (0.5% Asian), and Waukee (5.3% Asian).

Adel's Hispanic Population

172 residents of Adel identify as Hispanic, or 2.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Adel roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Adel is ranked #454 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Adel is more Hispanic than neighboring De Soto (1.7% Hispanic), Dallas Center (2% Hispanic), and Van Meter (1.5% Hispanic). Adel is less Hispanic than neighboring Waukee (5.2% Hispanic).

Adel's Native American/Other Population

29 residents of Adel identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Adel roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Adel is ranked #307 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Adel is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dallas Center (0.4% Native American/Other), and Minburn (0.3% Native American/Other). Adel is less Native American/Other than neighboring De Soto (1.3% Native American/Other), Van Meter (0.9% Native American/Other), and Waukee (0.6% Native American/Other).

Adel's Multiracial Population

175 residents of Adel identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Adel roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Adel is ranked #460 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Adel is more Multiracial than neighboring Dallas Center (2.7% Multiracial), Van Meter (2.6% Multiracial), and Minburn (1.2% Multiracial). Adel is less Multiracial than neighboring De Soto (4.2% Multiracial), and Waukee (3.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.