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Wedowee, AL
Town in Randolph County, Alabama.
Population
899
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
257
ZIP codes
0
Wedowee and its ZIP codes
Wedowee at a glance
- Wedowee is about 2.6 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,875, 35% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $179,700 (14% below Alabama) and median rent is $710 a month.
Local data for Wedowee, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wedowee, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,875
Poverty rate
20.0%
Median home value
$179,700
Median rent
$710/mo
Homeownership
59.7%
Bachelor's or higher
18.5%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (125), Mexican Americans (49), German Americans (41).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Randolph County. PPP loans are for Wedowee.
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
Wedowee, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.1%
- Carpooled15.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home14.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wedowee, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wedowee, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Wedowee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodlandTown | 7.4 mi | 1.6 |
| Morrison CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 5.2 |
| RoanokeCity | 13 mi | 18.7 |
| WadleyTown | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| DeltaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.8 |
| GrahamCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.9 |
| AbandaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3 |
| LinevilleCity | 15 mi | 9.7 |
| Ephesus, GACity | 16 mi | 3.7 |
| Rock MillsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.3 |
| Hollis CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 12.5 |
| RanburneTown | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| DavistonTown | 19 mi | 9.1 |
| Glenn, GACensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| AshlandTown | 20 mi | 7.3 |
| PentonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 9.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wedowee, AL in?
- Wedowee is in Randolph County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Wedowee, AL?
- About 899 people live in Wedowee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wedowee?
- Nearby places include Woodland (7.4 mi), Morrison Crossroads (7.9 mi), Roanoke (13 mi), Wadley (13 mi), Delta (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023