Wadley, AL Demographics

A map of Wadley's Population by Race

Wadley, Alabama had a population of 659 in 2020. It was 56.9% White, 34.0% Black, 1.2% Asian, 3.0% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wadley, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Wadley is the 371st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Wadley's White Population

375 residents of Wadley identify as White, or 56.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Wadley slightly less than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Wadley is ranked #430 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wadley is more White than neighboring Roanoke (53.7% White). Wadley is less White than neighboring Abanda (71.4% White), Daviston (90.8% White), Penton (84% White), and Wedowee (67.6% White).

Wadley's Black Population

224 residents of Wadley identify as Black, or 34.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wadley slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Wadley is ranked #151 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wadley is more Black than neighboring Abanda (25.6% Black), Daviston (4.6% Black), Penton (11.7% Black), and Wedowee (24.6% Black). Wadley is less Black than neighboring Roanoke (40.2% Black).

Wadley's Asian Population

8 residents of Wadley identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wadley roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Wadley is ranked #72 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wadley is more Asian than neighboring Abanda (0% Asian), Daviston (0% Asian), Penton (0.6% Asian), Roanoke (0.8% Asian), and Wedowee (0.8% Asian).

Wadley's Hispanic Population

20 residents of Wadley identify as Hispanic, or 3.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wadley roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Wadley is ranked #242 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wadley is more Hispanic than neighboring Daviston (1.7% Hispanic), Penton (0.6% Hispanic), Roanoke (1.6% Hispanic), and Wedowee (2.4% Hispanic).

Wadley's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Wadley identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wadley roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Wadley is ranked #427 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wadley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Abanda (0% Native American/Other), and Daviston (0% Native American/Other). Wadley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Penton (0.6% Native American/Other), and Roanoke (0.6% Native American/Other).

Wadley's Multiracial Population

30 residents of Wadley identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wadley roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Wadley is ranked #138 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wadley is more Multiracial than neighboring Abanda (0% Multiracial), Daviston (2.9% Multiracial), Penton (2.5% Multiracial), Roanoke (3.2% Multiracial), and Wedowee (4.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.