Wadley is a town located in Randolph County Alabama. Wadley has a 2024 population of 876. Wadley is currently growing at a rate of 3.79% annually and its population has increased by 17.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 747 in 2020.
The average household income in Wadley is $60,199 with a poverty rate of 25.05%. The median age in Wadley is 20.5 years: 20 years for males, and 21.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wadley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 515 | 61.53% |
| Black or African American | 176 | 21.03% |
| Two or more races | 117 | 13.98% |
| Native American | 18 | 2.15% |
| Other race | 11 | 1.31% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 221 | 2.4 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
| Married | 89 | 3.33 | 91 | 9 |
| Non Family | 88 | 1.13 | 34.1 | 65.9 |
| Female | 33 | 3.39 | 21.2 | 78.8 |
| Male | 11 | 2.18 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
57.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 4.8% |
| Associates Degree | 45 | 12.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 62 | 17.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 43 | 12.15% |
| High School Graduate | 135 | 38.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 6.21% |
| Some College | 30 | 8.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 235 | 223 | 85 |
| Black | 68 | 51 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 27 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 27 | 17 | 0 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 54.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,594 | $57,500 | $58,594 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $83,636 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,750 | $48,250 | $42,727 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,808 | $49,375 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $54,792 | $0 |
$44,808
Average Earnings
$49,375
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.77% of Wadley residents speak only English, while 9.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 112 | 64 | 57.14% |
| White | 321 | 53 | 16.51% |
| Multiple | 74 | 16 | 21.62% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 10 | 25% |
25.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.67%
Male Poverty Rate
30.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wadley is Black, with 57.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wadley is White, with 16.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 74.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66.67% |
| Some College | 32% |
| High School | 23.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 20.41% |
| Male Employed | 11.11% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,313 | $83,683 |
| Households | $47,788 | $60,199 |
| Married Families | $86,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $11,818 | $20,149 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.1%
Male Marriage Rate
25.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
26
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 4.94% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3.75% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 8.82% |
| Black | 2 | 1.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.2%
Labor Force Participation
36%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.03%
Born in Wadley
94.86%
Native Born
5.14%
Foreign Born
4.78%
Non Citizen
0.36%
Naturalized
94.86% of Wadley residents were born in the United States, with 75.03% having been born in Alabama. 4.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,038 | 33 | 3.28% |
| 2028 | 1,005 | 32 | 3.29% |
| 2027 | 973 | 32 | 3.4% |
| 2026 | 941 | 33 | 3.63% |
| 2025 | 908 | 32 | 3.65% |
| 2024 | 876 | 32 | 3.79% |
| 2023 | 844 | 5 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 839 | 6 | 0.72% |
| 2021 | 833 | 86 | 11.51% |
| 2020 | 747 | 39 | 5.51% |
| 2019 | 708 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2018 | 710 | -15 | -2.07% |
| 2017 | 725 | 18 | 2.55% |
| 2016 | 707 | -15 | -2.08% |
| 2015 | 722 | 5 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 717 | -8 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 725 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2012 | 727 | -15 | -2.02% |
| 2011 | 742 | -7 | -0.93% |
| 2010 | 749 | 0 | 0% |