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Wetumpka

Alabama · 7,220 residents · 10.954 sq mi
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Wetumpka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,509. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $147,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,220
+26%since 2000
from 5,726 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
659 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 523 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+4%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K8K9K1990201020202024Wetumpka
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,509
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,536 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,105
+53%since 2000
from $15,729 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,700
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$807
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
39.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+36%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67%(3,839)
Black28.9%(1,656)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(133)
Asian0.4%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.5%(3,235)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64%(4,624)
Black26.3%(1,898)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(294)
Asian1.2%(90)
Other3.8%(277)
Diversity Score64.1%(4,625)
Diversity Score
64
+13%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
61.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wetumpka, Alabama?

Wetumpka, Alabama has about 7,220 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wetumpka, Alabama?

The typical household in Wetumpka, Alabama earns about $46,509 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wetumpka, Alabama expensive?

In Wetumpka, Alabama, the median home is worth about $147,700, and the typical rent is about $807 a month.

How educated are people in Wetumpka, Alabama?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wetumpka, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wetumpka, Alabama?

About 11.0% of people in Wetumpka, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wetumpka, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Wetumpka, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,550 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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

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