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Wadley

Alabama · 659 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 $20,156. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. At a median age of 21.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 33.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 21.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
659
+3%since 2000
from 640 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
453 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 440 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
21.5
−19%since 2000
from 26.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4906167418669921990201020202024Wadley
2024753
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,156
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$10,728
+18%since 2000
from $9,076 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$377
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $235 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
47.2% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(375)
Black34%(224)
Hispanic / Latino3%(20)
Asian1.2%(8)
Other12.2%(81)
Diversity Score75.6%(498)
Diversity Score
76
+28%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+49%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 21.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 45.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.2%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−63.2 ptssince 2013
from 74.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wadley, Alabama?

Wadley, Alabama has about 659 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wadley, Alabama?

The typical household in Wadley, Alabama earns about $20,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wadley, Alabama expensive?

In Wadley, Alabama, the typical rent is about $377 a month.

How educated are people in Wadley, Alabama?

About 24.9% 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 33.7% 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 127 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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