Wetumpka, AL Demographics

A map of Wetumpka's Population by Race

Wetumpka, Alabama had a population of 7,220 in 2020. It was 64.0% White, 26.3% Black, 1.2% Asian, 4.1% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wetumpka, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Wetumpka is the 90th 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).

Wetumpka's White Population

4,624 residents of Wetumpka identify as White, or 64.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Wetumpka roughly similar to the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Wetumpka is ranked #399 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wetumpka is more White than neighboring Coosada (55.7% White), and Elmore (60.7% White). Wetumpka is less White than neighboring Blue Ridge (88.9% White), Redland (75% White), and Holtville (86.1% White).

Wetumpka's Black Population

1,898 residents of Wetumpka identify as Black, or 26.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wetumpka roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Wetumpka is ranked #191 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wetumpka is more Black than neighboring Blue Ridge (3.8% Black), Redland (16.6% Black), and Holtville (6.4% Black). Wetumpka is less Black than neighboring Coosada (36.6% Black), and Elmore (27.8% Black).

Wetumpka's Asian Population

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

Wetumpka is more Asian than neighboring Blue Ridge (1.1% Asian), Coosada (0.2% Asian), Elmore (0.6% Asian), and Holtville (0.6% Asian). Wetumpka is less Asian than neighboring Redland (1.5% Asian).

Wetumpka's Hispanic Population

294 residents of Wetumpka identify as Hispanic, or 4.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wetumpka roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Wetumpka is ranked #175 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wetumpka is more Hispanic than neighboring Blue Ridge (1.1% Hispanic), Redland (2.7% Hispanic), and Holtville (2.1% Hispanic). Wetumpka is less Hispanic than neighboring Coosada (4.2% Hispanic), and Elmore (4.8% Hispanic).

Wetumpka's Native American/Other Population

75 residents of Wetumpka identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wetumpka roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Wetumpka is ranked #129 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wetumpka is more Native American/Other than neighboring Blue Ridge (0.5% Native American/Other), Redland (0.5% Native American/Other), Coosada (0.6% Native American/Other), Elmore (0.4% Native American/Other), and Holtville (0.6% Native American/Other).

Wetumpka's Multiracial Population

239 residents of Wetumpka identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wetumpka roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Wetumpka is ranked #326 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wetumpka is more Multiracial than neighboring Coosada (2.8% Multiracial). Wetumpka is less Multiracial than neighboring Blue Ridge (4.6% Multiracial), Redland (3.7% Multiracial), Elmore (5.7% Multiracial), and Holtville (4.1% Multiracial).

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