Wedowee is a town located in Randolph County Alabama. Wedowee has a 2024 population of 750. It is also the county seat of Randolph County. Wedowee is currently growing at a rate of 0.4% annually and its population has increased by 1.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 736 in 2020.
The average household income in Wedowee is $52,462 with a poverty rate of 17.17%. The median age in Wedowee is 41.9 years: 43.3 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wedowee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 582 | 64.31% |
| Black or African American | 233 | 25.75% |
| Two or more races | 76 | 8.4% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.77% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.77% |
| 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 | 370 | 2.28 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
| Non Family | 176 | 1.05 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Married | 136 | 3.33 | 89 | 11 |
| Female | 43 | 3.12 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Male | 15 | 4.8 | 40 | 60 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
65.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 91 | 15.04% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 5.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 80 | 13.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 37 | 6.12% |
| High School Graduate | 215 | 35.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53 | 8.76% |
| Some College | 97 | 16.03% |
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 | 395 | 334 | 105 |
| Black | 176 | 103 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 22 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 20 | 17 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,875 | $93,125 | $36,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,917 | $32,361 | $50,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $16,548 | $41,111 |
| Overall | $37,159 | $44,286 | $35,568 |
| Some College | $45,417 | $59,000 | $0 |
$37,159
Average Earnings
$44,286
Average Male
$35,568
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.18% of Wedowee residents speak only English, while 8.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 556 | 60 | 10.79% |
| Black | 187 | 53 | 28.34% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 29 | 41.43% |
| Multiple | 70 | 27 | 38.57% |
| Other | 7 | 2 | 28.57% |
17.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.56%
Male Poverty Rate
20.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wedowee is Hispanic, with 41.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wedowee is White, with 10.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 33.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.93% |
| Some College | 11.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 19.85% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,611 | $71,006 |
| Households | $41,635 | $52,462 |
| Married Families | $61,042 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,654 | $31,231 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.2%
Male Marriage Rate
40.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
13
Number of Veterans
9
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 2.88% |
| Black | 1 | 0.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
69.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.7%
Labor Force Participation
44.2%
Employment Rate
1.3%
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
53.26%
Born in Wedowee
97.79%
Native Born
2.21%
Foreign Born
0.33%
Non Citizen
1.88%
Naturalized
97.79% of Wedowee residents were born in the United States, with 53.26% having been born in Alabama. 0.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 768 | 3 | 0.39% |
| 2028 | 765 | 4 | 0.53% |
| 2027 | 761 | 4 | 0.53% |
| 2026 | 757 | 3 | 0.4% |
| 2025 | 754 | 4 | 0.53% |
| 2024 | 750 | 3 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 747 | 7 | 0.95% |
| 2022 | 740 | 6 | 0.82% |
| 2021 | 734 | -2 | -0.27% |
| 2020 | 736 | -63 | -7.88% |
| 2019 | 799 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 799 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 800 | 3 | 0.38% |
| 2016 | 797 | -5 | -0.62% |
| 2015 | 802 | 7 | 0.88% |
| 2014 | 795 | -9 | -1.12% |
| 2013 | 804 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2012 | 805 | -8 | -0.98% |
| 2011 | 813 | -10 | -1.22% |
| 2010 | 823 | 0 | 0% |