Wetumpka, Alabama Population 2022
Wetumpka is a city located in Elmore County Alabama. Wetumpka has a 2020 population of 7,358. It is also the county seat of Elmore County. Wetumpka is currently growing at a rate of 0.95% annually and its population has increased by 1.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,220 in 2010.
The average household income in Wetumpka is $64,679 with a poverty rate of 10.99%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $807 per month, and the median house value is $147,700. The median age in Wetumpka is 35 years, 28.1 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
Wetumpka Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wetumpkawas:
- White: 60.36%
- Black or African American: 33.87%
- Two or more races: 2.00%
- Asian: 1.93%
- Other race: 1.67%
- Native American: 0.17%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,999 | 60.36% |
| Black or African American | 2,805 | 33.87% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 14 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 160 | 1.93% |
| Some Other Race | 138 | 1.67% |
| Two or More Races | 166 | 2.00% |
Wetumpka Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,061 | 2.37 | 59.5 |
| Married | 1,507 | 3.11 | 76.4 |
| Male | 76 | 2.71 | 0 |
| Female | 620 | 2.43 | 41.1 |
| Non Family | 858 | 0 | 48.3 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 301 | 5.17% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 492 | 8.44% |
| High School Graduate | 2,063 | 35.41% |
| Some College | 1,242 | 21.32% |
| Associates Degree | 324 | 5.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 952 | 16.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 452 | 7.76% |
Wetumpka Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 8 |
| Asian | 112 | 112 | 59 |
| Hispanic | 23 | 17 | 9 |
| White | 3,963 | 3,479 | 1,183 |
| Black | 1,453 | 1,315 | 154 |
| Other Race | 138 | 70 | |
| 2+ Races | 132 | 35 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 57.14%.
Wetumpka Language by Age
Wetumpka Language
96.59% of Wetumpka residents speak only English, while 3.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.03% of the population.
Wetumpka Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 107 | 98 | 91.59% |
| Multiple | 147 | 80 | 54.42% |
| Black | 2,579 | 340 | 13.18% |
| White | 4,140 | 280 | 6.76% |
| Other | NaN% |
10.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.12%
Male Poverty Rate
12.39%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wetumpka
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wetumpka is Hispanic, with 91.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wetumpka is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.35%.
Wetumpka Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Wetumpka Married by Age and Sex
Wetumpka 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 45-54.
Wetumpka Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 261 | 6.22% |
| Black | 192 | 11.15% |
| Native American | 6 | 42.86% |
| Other Race | 70 | 50.72% |
Wetumpka Veterans by Education
3.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.3%
Labor Force Participation
48%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
76.56%
Born in Wetumpka
98.27%
Native Born
1.73%
Foreign Born
1.26%
Non Citizen
0.47%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.27% of Wetumpka residents were born in the United States, with 76.56% having been born in Alabama. 1.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 3,089 | 0.00% | |
| 1950 | 3,813 | 724 | 2.13% |
| 1960 | 3,672 | -141 | -0.38% |
| 1970 | 3,786 | 114 | 0.31% |
| 1980 | 4,341 | 555 | 1.38% |
| 1990 | 4,670 | 329 | 0.73% |
| 2000 | 5,726 | 1,056 | 2.06% |
| 2010 | 6,528 | 802 | 1.32% |
| 2011 | 6,597 | 69 | 1.06% |
| 2012 | 6,666 | 69 | 1.05% |
| 2013 | 6,735 | 69 | 1.04% |
| 2014 | 6,804 | 69 | 1.02% |
| 2015 | 6,873 | 69 | 1.01% |
| 2016 | 6,942 | 69 | 1.00% |
| 2017 | 7,011 | 69 | 0.99% |
| 2018 | 7,080 | 69 | 0.98% |
| 2019 | 7,149 | 69 | 0.97% |
| 2020 | 7,220 | 71 | 0.99% |
| 2021 | 7,289 | 69 | 0.96% |
| 2022 | 7,358 | 69 | 0.95% |