State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
489.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.14%
Growth Since 2010
-5.19%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Wadley, Alabama Population 2021
712
Wadley is a city located in Randolph County Alabama. With a 2020 population of 712, it is the 298th largest city in Alabama and the 11808th largest city in the United States . Wadley is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually and its population has decreased by -5.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 751 in 2010. Wadley reached it's highest population of 751 in 2010. Spanning over 2 miles, Wadley has a population density of 489 people per square mile.
The average household income in Wadley is $39,006 with a poverty rate of 32.65%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $388 per month, and the median house value is $91,100. The median age in Wadley is 20.3 years, 20.5 years for males, and 20.1 years for females.
Wadley Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wadley was:
- White: 61.76%
- Black or African American: 32.57%
- Two or more races: 5.67%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Wadley, Alabama is 712 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 715.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 751.
Wadley, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 512 | 61.76% |
| Black or African American | 270 | 32.57% |
| Two or More Races | 47 | 5.67% |
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Wadley Population by Race
Wadley Population Pyramid $2021
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Wadley Population by Age
Wadley Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 229 | 2.54 | 53.7 |
| Non Family | 94 | 1.04 | 50 |
| Married | 77 | 3.9 | 67.5 |
| Female | 47 | 3.21 | 44.7 |
| Male | 11 | 3 | 27.3 |
3.52
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
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Wadley Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47 | 14.16% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 53 | 15.96% |
| High School Graduate | 109 | 32.83% |
| Some College | 45 | 13.55% |
| Associates Degree | 20 | 6.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 39 | 11.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 5.72% |
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Wadley Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Wadley Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 228 | 187 | 56 |
| Black | 102 | 43 | |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
Wadley Educational Attainment by Race
Wadley Earnings by Educational Attainment
Wadley Language by Age
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Wadley Language
99.19% of Wadley residents speak only English, while 0.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.81% of the population.
Wadley Language
Wadley Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 388 | 112 | 28.87% |
| Black | 154 | 69 | 44.81% |
| Multiple | 40 | 9 | 22.50% |
32.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.62%
Male Poverty Rate
34.26%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wadley
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wadley is Black, with 44.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wadley is Multiple, with 22.50% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.71%.
Wadley Poverty
Wadley Poverty Rate by Education
Wadley Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
26.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.0%
Male Marriage Rate
24.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Wadley Married by Age and Sex
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Wadley Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Wadley Marital Status by Race
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Wadley Marital Status
Wadley Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 2.92% |
Wadley Veterans by Race
Wadley Veterans by Education
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18.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
Wadley Veterans by Education
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40.7%
Labor Force Participation
34%
Employment Rate
16.4%
Unemployment Rate
Wadley Employment by Age
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Wadley Employment by Race
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Wadley Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Wadley residents were born in the United States, with 69.84% having been born in Alabama. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Wadley Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 712 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 713 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2019 | 714 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 715 | -12 | -1.65% |
| 2017 | 727 | 15 | 2.11% |
| 2016 | 712 | -12 | -1.66% |
| 2015 | 724 | 3 | 0.42% |
| 2014 | 721 | -6 | -0.83% |
| 2013 | 727 | -2 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 729 | -15 | -2.02% |
| 2011 | 744 | -7 | -0.93% |
| 2010 | 751 | 0.00% |