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36278

Wedowee, AL

Total Population

4,056

Median Household Income

$44,864

Median Home Value

$241,300

Median Rent

$654

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$44,864

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$241,300

100.3% above state median

Rent

$654

100% above state median

Median Age

54.0 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Wedowee, AL

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 54.0 years, likely more established households.

Poverty rate of 22.8% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$44,864

-40.3% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.1%

State: $-58,981,345

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.13 people

Total Households

1,871

Family Households

57.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Manufacturing

37.5%

#2 Industry

Education

22.0%

#3 Industry

Construction

18.9%

Total Employed Residents:667

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

11.1%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

4.1%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

3.5%

41 workers

Public Transit

8.0%

95 workers

Total Commuting Workers:1,188

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

95.2%

1,338 employed

Labor Force

1,405

67 unemployed

Median Age

54.0 years

Per Capita Income

$34,792

Poverty Rate

22.8%

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