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Adell, Wisconsin
Village
Location of Adell in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
Location of Adell in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
Country  United States
State  Wisconsin
County Sheboygan
Area
 • Total 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2)
 • Land 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
906 ft (276 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 498
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 920
FIPS code 55-00450
GNIS feature ID 1560695
Website Village of Adell

Adell is a small village located in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is a part of the larger Sheboygan Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to the 2020 census, 498 people live in Adell.

History of Adell

The village of Adell began around a train station. In 1855, land was bought to create a town around a depot. This new settlement was first called Sherman's Station. Later, the name changed to Adell. This new name came from a post office that used to be in the area.

Where is Adell?

Adell is located at coordinates 43°37′6″N 87°57′5″W / 43.61833°N 87.95139°W / 43.61833; -87.95139. This means it's in the northern part of the United States.

Land and Water Area

The village covers a total area of about 0.57 square miles (1.48 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.56 square miles (1.44 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.

People of Adell

The number of people living in Adell has changed over the years. In 1920, there were 246 residents. The population grew to 545 people by 1980. In 2020, the population was 498.

Who Lives in Adell?

In 2020, most people in Adell were White (88.35%). There were also people of other backgrounds, including Asian, Native American, and Black or African American residents. About 6.63% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Homes and Families

In 2010, there were 210 households in Adell. A household is a group of people living together. About 30% of these households had children under 18. Many households (51.9%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.46 people.

Age and Gender

The average age in Adell in 2010 was 41.3 years old. About 23.3% of residents were under 18. People aged 65 or older made up 15.7% of the population. The village had a nearly equal number of males and females, with 51% male and 49% female.

Famous People from Adell

  • James Allan, Jr. was a Wisconsin State Representative who lived in Adell.
  • Hildegarde, a famous American cabaret singer, was born in Adell.

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