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Wadley, AL


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Wadley, Alabama

Wadley, Alabama, in Randolph county, is 56 miles NW of Columbus, Georgia (center to center) and 80 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. The town has a population of 640.

The People and Families of Wadley

In Wadley, about 35% of adults are married. Wadley is known for its large population of single adults.

Approximately 35% of Wadley is non-white. Wadley boasts a diverse population for Alabama, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

There is an unusually large share of women in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wadley had a median family income of $24,219.

Wadley Housing

About 55% of housing units in Wadley are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Wadley are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state. Homeowners in the town benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Alabama.

Commuting

In Wadley, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Wadley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyWadley Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyWadley Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Wadley Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Wadley, AL

Comparing Wadley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Senior Citizens43
Male Share of the Population12
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People in Middle Class or Better22
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work56
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone88
Housing Recently Built74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime46
Low Property Crime23
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