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Wadley

Georgia · 1,643 residents · 4.556 sq mi
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Wadley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,293. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 445 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $69,300. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 54% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,643
−21%since 2000
from 2,088 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
361 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 458 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+40%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Wadley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,293
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,300 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,743
+89%since 2000
from $9,369 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,300
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$392
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
41.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+18%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.9%(415)
Black77%(1,608)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(52)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.9%(938)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.9%(262)
Black78%(1,281)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(62)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score42.7%(701)
Diversity Score
43
−5%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.7%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 46.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+53%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 23.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 46.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.1%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
Female
57.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−59.0 ptssince 2013
from 70.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wadley, Georgia?

Wadley, Georgia has about 1,643 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wadley, Georgia?

The typical household in Wadley, Georgia earns about $28,293 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wadley, Georgia expensive?

In Wadley, Georgia, the median home is worth about $69,300, and the typical rent is about $392 a month.

How educated are people in Wadley, Georgia?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wadley, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wadley, Georgia?

About 25.3% of people in Wadley, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wadley, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Wadley, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 803 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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

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