Wadley is a town located in Randolph County, Alabama. Wadley has a 2026 population of 897. Wadley is currently growing at a rate of 2.87% annually and its population has increased by 19.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 749 in 2020.
The median age in Wadley is 21.5 years: 20.4 years for males, and 27.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.1 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 21.5 years
Female: 27.2 years
Male: 20.4 years
There are 641 adults, (104 of whom are seniors) in Wadley.
Female: 392 (52.1%)
Male: 361 (47.9%)
The racial composition of Wadley includes 60.82% White, 20.72% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 458 | 60.82% |
| Black or African American | 156 | 20.72% |
| Two or more races | 101 | 13.41% |
| Native American | 15 | 1.99% |
| Other race | 15 | 1.99% |
| Asian | 8 | 1.06% |