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Wadley, AL
Town in Randolph County, Alabama.
Population
753
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
517
ZIP codes
0
Wadley and its ZIP codes
Wadley at a glance
- Wadley is about 5.2 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $198,600 (5% below Alabama) and median rent is $494 a month.
Local data for Wadley, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wadley, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
27.2%
Median home value
$198,600
Median rent
$494/mo
Homeownership
56.9%
Bachelor's or higher
27.9%
Median age
21.5
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (113), Mexican Americans (23), German Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Randolph County. PPP loans are for Wadley.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,688
4,887 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,447
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$175M
FY 2026, $7,980 per person
How people get to work
Wadley, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.1%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wadley, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
388
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 32°F
53.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wadley, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Wadley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AbandaCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 3 |
| DavistonTown | 6.1 mi | 9.1 |
| PentonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 9.1 |
| RoanokeCity | 12 mi | 18.7 |
| GoldvilleTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| WedoweeTown | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| New SiteTown | 13 mi | 9.9 |
| Five PointsTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| Rock MillsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.3 |
| LinevilleCity | 17 mi | 9.7 |
| La FayetteCity | 18 mi | 8.9 |
| AshlandTown | 19 mi | 7.3 |
| FredoniaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 12 |
| Standing RockCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| WoodlandTown | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| Glenn, GACensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wadley, AL in?
- Wadley is in Randolph County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Wadley, AL?
- About 753 people live in Wadley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wadley?
- Nearby places include Abanda (3.3 mi), Daviston (6.1 mi), Penton (10 mi), Roanoke (12 mi), Goldville (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023