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Adel, Iowa, in Dallas county, is 21 miles W of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 102 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is located in the Des Moines metropolitan area. Adel has a population of 3,435.
In Adel, about 59% of adults are married.
In 2000, Adel had a median family income of $47,065. Poverty is less common in Adel than most places. The city enjoys an educated population. This city has lots of successful singles.
Residents of Adel gave more campaign money ($5,160) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 69% of the housing units in Adel. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Adel is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Adel, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Adel to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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