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Wedowee

Alabama · 751 residents (2025 est.) · 3.494 sq mi
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Wedowee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $179,700. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
899
+10%since 2000
from 818 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
257 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 234 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+10%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:751 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6658119571K1K1990201020202024Wedowee
2024899
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,875
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,136 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,693
+87%since 2000
from $12,638 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
−5%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
40.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.2%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+59%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(561)
Black30.2%(247)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.9%(441)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(549)
Black29.7%(267)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(66)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(17)
Diversity Score66.6%(599)
Diversity Score
67
+24%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.7%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+11%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.1%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−16.1 ptssince 2011
from 18.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 39.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.4%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
47.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2012
from 19.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−70.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.1%
+32.5 ptssince 2017
from 49.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wedowee, Alabama?

Wedowee, Alabama has about 899 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wedowee, Alabama?

The typical household in Wedowee, Alabama earns about $41,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wedowee, Alabama expensive?

In Wedowee, Alabama, the median home is worth about $179,700, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Wedowee, Alabama?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wedowee, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wedowee, Alabama?

About 20.0% of people in Wedowee, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wedowee, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Wedowee, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 118 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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