Wetumpka is a city located in Elmore County Alabama. Wetumpka has a 2024 population of 7,246. It is also the county seat of Elmore County. Wetumpka is currently growing at a rate of 0.39% annually and its population has increased by 1.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,132 in 2020.
The average household income in Wetumpka is $82,182 with a poverty rate of 13.22%. The median age in Wetumpka is 33.5 years: 30.1 years for males, and 36 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wetumpka was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,548 | 63.8% |
| Black or African American | 2,175 | 30.51% |
| Two or more races | 226 | 3.17% |
| Asian | 170 | 2.38% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,402 | 2.54 | 63 | 37 |
| Married | 1,089 | 3.2 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Non Family | 699 | 1.1 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Female | 525 | 2.85 | 28.8 | 71.2 |
| Male | 89 | 3.89 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
63.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 318 | 6.48% |
| Associates Degree | 481 | 9.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 715 | 14.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 369 | 7.52% |
| High School Graduate | 1,840 | 37.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 182 | 3.71% |
| Some College | 1,003 | 20.44% |
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 | 3,326 | 3,187 | 988 |
| Black | 1,401 | 1,073 | 40 |
| 2+ Races | 111 | 82 | 0 |
| Asian | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Hispanic | 48 | 44 | 0 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 6 |
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 asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,330 | $63,318 | $51,052 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,125 | $90,139 | $58,333 |
| High School Graduate | $50,089 | $50,360 | $50,006 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,163 | $51,094 | $41,766 |
| Some College | $41,813 | $42,818 | $41,318 |
$45,163
Average Earnings
$51,094
Average Male
$41,766
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.13% of Wetumpka residents speak only English, while 0.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,706 | 402 | 23.56% |
| White | 3,915 | 333 | 8.51% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 47 | 100% |
| Multiple | 176 | 13 | 7.39% |
13.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.4%
Male Poverty Rate
13.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wetumpka is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wetumpka is Multiple, with 7.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60.15% |
| High School | 14.46% |
| Some College | 5.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 83.33% |
| Female Employed | 9.2% |
| Male Employed | 7.51% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,225 | $92,168 |
| Households | $54,477 | $82,182 |
| Married Families | $96,806 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,173 | $53,517 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
270
Number of Veterans
222
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 113 |
| Second Gulf War | 93 |
| First Gulf War | 91 |
| Korea | 29 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 113 |
| 65 to 74 | 84 |
| 75+ | 73 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 215 | 5.74% |
| Black | 27 | 1.92% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 21.62% |
| Native American | 4 | 40% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.3%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
77.91%
Born in Wetumpka
98.4%
Native Born
1.6%
Foreign Born
0.45%
Non Citizen
1.15%
Naturalized
98.4% of Wetumpka residents were born in the United States, with 77.91% having been born in Alabama. 0.45% 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 | 7,390 | 29 | 0.39% |
| 2028 | 7,361 | 29 | 0.4% |
| 2027 | 7,332 | 28 | 0.38% |
| 2026 | 7,304 | 29 | 0.4% |
| 2025 | 7,275 | 29 | 0.4% |
| 2024 | 7,246 | 28 | 0.39% |
| 2023 | 7,218 | -141 | -1.92% |
| 2022 | 7,359 | 229 | 3.21% |
| 2021 | 7,130 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2020 | 7,132 | -1,228 | -14.69% |
| 2019 | 8,360 | 56 | 0.67% |
| 2018 | 8,304 | 143 | 1.75% |
| 2017 | 8,161 | -9 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 8,170 | 182 | 2.28% |
| 2015 | 7,988 | 342 | 4.47% |
| 2014 | 7,646 | 257 | 3.48% |
| 2013 | 7,389 | 242 | 3.39% |
| 2012 | 7,147 | 200 | 2.88% |
| 2011 | 6,947 | 166 | 2.45% |
| 2010 | 6,781 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,726 | 1,056 | 22.61% |
| 1990 | 4,670 | 329 | 7.58% |
| 1980 | 4,341 | 555 | 14.66% |
| 1970 | 3,786 | 114 | 3.1% |
| 1960 | 3,672 | -141 | -3.7% |
| 1950 | 3,813 | 724 | 23.44% |
| 1940 | 3,089 | -4,301 | -58.2% |