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The current estimated population of Adel is 6,000, with 48% male and 52% female. The population has grown steadily due to its proximity to the Des Moines metropolitan area and its appeal as a suburban community.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1847
  • County: Dallas County
  • Land area: 3.28 square miles
  • Population density: 1,829 people per square mile
  • Area code: 515
  • Zip code: 50003

Geography and Location

Adel is located in central Iowa, in Dallas County, about 25 miles west of Des Moines. The city lies along the Raccoon River and is surrounded by rolling farmlands, making it a picturesque and peaceful suburban community. Adel’s location along U.S. Highway 6 and Iowa Highway 169 provides easy access to Des Moines and other regional hubs. The town is known for its historic brick streets, quaint downtown area, and proximity to natural attractions such as the Raccoon River Valley Trail, which is popular for biking and hiking. The climate in Adel is typical of the Midwest, with cold winters and warm summers.

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.0 years
Median household income: $39,423
Median house value: $94,600

Population by Race

Races in Adel:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.1%)
  • Hispanic (1.3%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
  • Other race (0.5%)

Ancestries: German (34.3%), Irish (13.0%), English (12.1%), United States (9.0%), Norwegian (5.6%), Swedish (5.5%).

Elevation: 930 feet

Land area: 3.3 square miles

Map of Adel, IA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Adel

  • High school or higher: 88.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 20.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Adel city

  • Never married: 25.6%
  • Now married: 53.8%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 8.6%
  • Divorced: 11.1%

1.5% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +19 (+0.6%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Adel:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Adel:

  • DES MOINES INTL (about 27 miles; DES MOINES, IA; Abbreviation: DSM)
  • FORT DODGE REGIONAL (about 66 miles; FORT DODGE, IA; Abbreviation: FOD)
  • OTTUMWA INDUSTRIAL (about 116 miles; OTTUMWA, IA; Abbreviation: OTM)

Other public-use airports nearest to Adel:

  • PERRY MUNI (about 17 miles; PERRY, IA; Abbreviation: PRO)
  • WINTERSET-MADISON COUNTY (about 19 miles; WINTERSET, IA; Abbreviation: 3Y3)
  • MORNINGSTAR FIELD (about 27 miles; DES MOINES, IA; Abbreviation: Y76)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Adel:

  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 24 miles; DES MOINES, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,227)
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 30 miles; ANKENY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 6,959)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 49 miles; AMES, IA; Full-time enrollment: 24,473)
  • IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 62 miles; FT DODGE, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,807)
  • GRACELAND UNIVERSITY-LAMONI (about 68 miles; LAMONI, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,026)
  • NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 106 miles; MARYVILLE, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,620)
  • BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY (about 107 miles; STORM LAKE, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,524)

Schools

Public high school in Adel:

  • A-D-M SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 462; Location: 801 NILE KINNICK DR S; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Adel:

  • A-D-M MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 367; Location: 215 N 11TH; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • A-D-M ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 288; Location: 1608 GROVE ST.; Grades: PK – 02)

Libraries

Library in Adel:

  • ADEL PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $112,334; Location: 820 PRAIRIE; 27,070 books; 542 audio materials; 410 video materials; 66 serial subscriptions)

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