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Adel, Georgia

Coordinates: 31°8′18″N 83°25′33″W / 31.13833°N 83.42583°W / 31.13833; -83.42583
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Adel, Georgia
City
Adel City Hall
Adel City Hall
Official seal of Adel, Georgia
Seal
Location in Cook County and the state of Georgia
Location in Cook County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 31°8′18″N 83°25′33″W / 31.13833°N 83.42583°W / 31.13833; -83.42583
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyCook
Government
 • MayorBuddy Duke
Area
[1]
 • Total
9.46 sq mi (24.50 km2)
 • Land9.30 sq mi (24.09 km2)
 • Water0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2)
Elevation
240 ft (73 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
5,571
 • Density599.0/sq mi (231.28/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
31620
Area code229
FIPS code13-00576[2]
GNIS feature ID0354262[3]
Websitewww.cityofadelga.gov

Adel (/ˈeɪdɛl/) is a city in and the county seat of Cook County, Georgia, United States,[4] located fifty-two miles (84 km) southeast of Albany. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 5,571.

History

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The original name of the city was Puddleville.[5] The city's first postmaster, Joel "Uncle Jack" Parrish, wanted to change the name of the city. It is believed that he saw the name "Philadelphia" on a croaker sack and struck out the first and last four letters to create the present name of Adel.[6]

The Georgia Southern and Florida Railway arrived in Adel in the 1880s.[7] Adel was incorporated as a town in 1889.[8]

The South Georgia Motorsports Park opened in 2004 with a quarter-mile dragstrip and a half-mile paved oval. It is set to host the NHRA Southern Nationals in 2026.

Tornadoes

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On January 22, 2017, a low-end EF3 tornado struck the extreme southern portion of Adel. Sunshine Acres, a local mobile home park, experienced severe damage, with over 20 homes destroyed and others damaged; seven residents were killed and an indeterminate number were injured or displaced.[9] The tornado ultimately killed 14 people.[10] An EF1 tornado also moved through the city on April 23, 2020[11] On January 22, 2023, a low-end EF2 tornado caused major damage on the north side of town.[12]

Geography

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Adel is located just south of the center of Cook County at 31°8′18″N 83°25′33″W / 31.13833°N 83.42583°W / 31.13833; -83.42583 (31.138466, -83.425944).[13] It is bordered to the north by Sparks. U.S. Route 41 passes through the center of town as Hutchinson Avenue, and Interstate 75 passes through the western side of the city, with access from Exit 39. Valdosta is 26 miles (42 km) to the south, and Tifton is 23 miles (37 km) to the north.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Adel has a total area of 8.2 square miles (21.3 km2), of which 8.1 square miles (20.9 km2) is land and 0.19 square miles (0.5 km2), or 2.21%, is water.[14]

The climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Adel has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[15]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890527—
190072136.8%
19101,902163.8%
19201,720−9.6%
19301,7964.4%
19402,13418.8%
19502,77630.1%
19604,32155.7%
19704,97215.1%
19805,59212.5%
19905,093−8.9%
20005,3074.2%
20105,3340.5%
20205,5714.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[16]
1850-1870[17] 1870-1880[18]
1890-1910[19] 1920-1930[20]
1940[21] 1950[22] 1960[23]
1970[24] 1980[25] 1990[26]
2000[27] 2010[28]

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, Adel had a population of 5,571. The median age was 37.2 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18 and 16.9% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 89.4 males age 18 and over.[29][30]

93.2% of residents lived in urban areas, while 6.8% lived in rural areas.[31]

There were 2,107 households in Adel, of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 36.6% were married-couple households, 20.3% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 36.5% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. There were 1,108 families residing in the city.[29]

There were 2,418 housing units, of which 12.9% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.1% and the rental vacancy rate was 8.1%.[29][30]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[30]
Race Number Percent
White 2,492 44.7%
Black or African American 2,499 44.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 24 0.4%
Asian 61 1.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 5 0.1%
Some other race 233 4.2%
Two or more races 257 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 448 8.0%

Education

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Cook County School District

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The Cook County School District holds pre-school to grade twelve, and consists of two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school.[32] The district has 188 full-time teachers and over 3,215 students.[33]

Library

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Adel is served by the Cook County Public Library.[34]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "Adel". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
  4. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  5. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names. Winship Press, ISBN 9780915430000
  6. ^ "Adel". Georgia.gov. March 16, 2012. Archived from the original on March 21, 2015. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
  7. ^ Hellmann, Paul T. (May 13, 2013). Historical Gazetteer of the United States. Routledge. p. 215. ISBN 978-1135948597. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
  8. ^ "About Us". Adel-Cook County Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on March 7, 2018. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
  9. ^ "Seven Killed In Tornado In Adel GA". WTLV. January 22, 2017. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
  10. ^ Georgia Event Report: EF3 Tornado (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. 2017. Retrieved April 20, 2017 – via National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Tallahassee, Florida.Georgia Event Report: EF3 Tornado (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. 2017. Retrieved April 20, 2017 – via National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Tallahassee, Florida.Georgia Event Report: EF3 Tornado (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. 2017. Retrieved April 20, 2017 – via National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Tallahassee, Florida.
  11. ^ Georgia Event Report: EF1 Tornado (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2023.Georgia Event Report: EF1 Tornado (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  12. ^ National Weather Service in Tallahassee, Florida (January 23, 2023). NWS Damage Survey for 01/22/2023 Tornado Event (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  13. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  14. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Adel city, Georgia". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved July 30, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  15. ^ "Adel, Georgia Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase.com. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
  16. ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
  17. ^ "1870 Census of Population - Georgia - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1870.
  18. ^ "1880 Census of Population - Georgia - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1880.
  19. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1910. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 16, 2024.
  20. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1930. pp. 251–256.
  21. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1940.
  22. ^ "1950 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1950.
  23. ^ "1960 Census of Population - Population of County Subdivisions - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1960.
  24. ^ "1970 Census of Population - Population of County Subdivisions - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1970.
  25. ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1980.
  26. ^ "1990 Census of Population - Summary Social, Economic, and Housing Characteristics - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1990.
  27. ^ "2000 Census of Population - General Population Characteristics - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2000.
  28. ^ "2010 Census of Population - General Population Characteristics - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2010.
  29. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  30. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  31. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  32. ^ [1][permanent dead link]
  33. ^ School Stats Archived 2012-03-23 at the Wayback Machine, Retrieved June 5, 2010.
  34. ^ "Homepage". Cook County Public Library. Archived from the original on July 29, 2014. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
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