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Wadley

Alabama · 751 residents · 1.455 sq mi
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Wadley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,313. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value is $66,800. At a median age of 22.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
751
+17%since 2000
from 640 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
516 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 440 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.6
−15%since 2000
from 26.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4906167418669921990201020202024Wadley
2024753
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,313
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$11,421
+26%since 2000
from $9,076 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$478
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $235 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.3%
−32.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
54.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
−8%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(411)
Black33%(211)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score59%(377)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(429)
Black36.2%(272)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score64.9%(487)
Diversity Score
65
+10%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
−24%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
47.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
17.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.6%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
47.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.5%
−54.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wadley, Alabama?

Wadley, Alabama has about 751 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wadley, Alabama?

The typical household in Wadley, Alabama earns about $25,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wadley, Alabama expensive?

In Wadley, Alabama, the median home is worth about $66,800, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.

How educated are people in Wadley, Alabama?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wadley, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wadley, Alabama?

About 26.0% of people in Wadley, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wadley, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Wadley, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 219 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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