State
County
Land Area (mi²)
3.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
225.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.38%
Growth Since 2010
-4.25%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Wedowee, Alabama Population 2021
788
Wedowee is a city located in Randolph County Alabama. It is also the county seat of Randolph County. With a 2020 population of 788, it is the 281st largest city in Alabama and the 11338th largest city in the United States . Wedowee is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually and its population has decreased by -4.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 823 in 2010. Wedowee reached it's highest population of 822 in 2010. Spanning over 4 miles, Wedowee has a population density of 226 people per square mile.
The average household income in Wedowee is $48,124 with a poverty rate of 21.58%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $444 per month, and the median house value is $120,000. The median age in Wedowee is 48.8 years, 48.5 years for males, and 49.4 years for females.
Wedowee Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wedowee was:
- White: 60.85%
- Black or African American: 36.46%
- Two or more races: 2.07%
- Other race: 0.61%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Wedowee, Alabama is 788 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 797.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 823.
Wedowee, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 499 | 60.85% |
| Black or African American | 299 | 36.46% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 2.07% |
| Some Other Race | 5 | 0.61% |
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Wedowee Population by Race
Wedowee Population Pyramid $2021
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Wedowee Population by Age
Wedowee Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 353 | 2.08 | 76.5 |
| Non Family | 164 | 1.01 | 67.1 |
| Married | 128 | 2.91 | 89.8 |
| Female | 56 | 3.14 | 71.4 |
| Male | 5 | 3.8 | 100 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
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Wedowee Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 67 | 11.09% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 87 | 14.40% |
| High School Graduate | 220 | 36.42% |
| Some College | 93 | 15.40% |
| Associates Degree | 40 | 6.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 66 | 10.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 31 | 5.13% |
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Wedowee Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Wedowee Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 361 | 300 | 73 |
| Black | 206 | 115 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 22 | 20 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 5 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 68.18%.
Wedowee Educational Attainment by Race
Wedowee Earnings by Educational Attainment
Wedowee Language by Age
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Wedowee Language
96.01% of Wedowee residents speak only English, while 3.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.99% of the population.
Wedowee Language
Wedowee Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 265 | 114 | 43.02% |
| White | 426 | 42 | 9.86% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 2 | 7.69% |
21.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.80%
Male Poverty Rate
28.57%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wedowee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wedowee is Black, with 43.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wedowee is Hispanic, with 7.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.70%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.82%.
Wedowee Poverty
Wedowee Poverty Rate by Education
Wedowee Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
49.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.2%
Male Marriage Rate
43.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Wedowee Married by Age and Sex
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Wedowee Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Wedowee Marital Status by Race
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Wedowee Marital Status
Wedowee Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27 | 6.80% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 17.65% |
Wedowee Veterans by Race
Wedowee Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
73.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
Wedowee Veterans by Education
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37.1%
Labor Force Participation
37.1%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
Wedowee Employment by Age
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Wedowee Employment by Race
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Wedowee 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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99.15%
Native Born
0.85%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.85%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.15% of Wedowee residents were born in the United States, with 65.37% 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 Latin America.
Wedowee Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 788 | -3 | -0.38% |
| 2020 | 791 | -3 | -0.38% |
| 2019 | 794 | -3 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 797 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2017 | 798 | 4 | 0.50% |
| 2016 | 794 | -6 | -0.75% |
| 2015 | 800 | 6 | 0.76% |
| 2014 | 794 | -9 | -1.12% |
| 2013 | 803 | 0.00% | |
| 2012 | 803 | -9 | -1.11% |
| 2011 | 812 | -10 | -1.22% |
| 2010 | 822 | 0.00% |