Census Bureau data for Wadley city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Wadley city
- What is the median household income in Wadley city?
- The median household income in Wadley city is $32,458 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Wadley city?
- The poverty rate in Wadley city is 24.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Wadley city?
- $60,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Wadley city?
- The median gross rent in Wadley city is $594 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Wadley city residents have a college degree?
- 3.5% of adults in Wadley city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,991
Median Income
$32,458
Median Home Value
$60,400
Poverty Rate
24.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
12.0%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$4,958 (+18%)
Home Value:
$-5,000 (-7.6%)
Poverty Rate:
+4.8 pp (+24.4%)
Bachelor's+:
-3.2 pp (-47.8%)
Unemployment:
+6.0 pp (+100%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,991
Median Age
36.0
Female
59.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 6.3%
Black 82.0%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 0.1%
Other 4.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$32,458
±$7,941
-$42,206 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$62,631
Median Family Income
$46,450
Poverty Rate
24.5%
+14.6 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
28.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
37.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
13.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
11.8%
$10–15k
10.4%
$15–25k
13.5%
$25–35k
15.4%
$35–50k
17.5%
$50–75k
8.5%
$75–100k
10.1%
$100–150k
8.4%
$150–200k
1.1%
$200k+
3.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
835
Owner-Occupied
64.8%
Renter-Occupied
35.2%
Vacancy Rate
22.9%
Median Home Value
$60,400
-$212,500 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$594
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
18.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
38.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
43.2%
$50–100k
53.5%
$200–300k
0.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
40.7%
$500–1k
49.2%
$1–1.5k
10.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
14.6%
1 vehicle
37.3%
2 vehicles
33.5%
3+
14.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
55.7%
5–19 units
7.2%
20+ units
1.4%
Mobile home
30.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.9%
1940–1969
1.4%
1970–1999
11.3%
2000–2009
16.2%
2010+
6.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
73.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
3.5%
-30.7 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
0.9%
Some College / Associate
20.3%
Less Than High School
11.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
44.2%
Unemployment Rate
12.0%
+6.9 pp vs. state
Work from Home
3.8%
Self-Employed
4.7%
Government Workers
17.7%
Private For-Profit
77.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.3%
Manufacturing
26.2%
Retail
7.9%
Prof. Services
7.5%
Construction
6.7%
Public Admin
6.1%
Transportation
4.7%
Arts/Entmt.
4.6%
Agriculture
2.8%
Finance
2.3%
Occupation
Production
25.7%
Management
20.5%
Food Prep
20.1%
Construction
18.7%
Sales
15.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
28.2 min
Drove Alone
82.9%
Carpool
11.1%
Public Transit
1.2%
Work from Home
3.8%
Walked
1.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
644
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
26.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
7.0%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
9.5%
5–9
4.9%
10–14
4.8%
15–19
12.3%
20–24
8.7%
25–34
7.9%
35–44
11.4%
45–54
14.3%
55–64
6.2%
65–74
3.1%
75–84
9.9%
85+
4.4%
Under 18: 23.0%
Working age (18–64): 77.0%
65 and over: 16.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
6.7%
Naturalized Citizen
44.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.6%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.3%
With a Disability
16.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
88.7%
Uninsured
11.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
66.3%
Has a Computer
84.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago
92.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023