Wadley City, Georgia
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 2088 people, 765 households, and 516 families living in the city. The population density was 458.3 people per square mile (176.95/kmē), it is the 344th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Georgia. There were 872 housing units at an average density of 191.2 per square mile (73.82/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.61 persons, and the average family size was 3.23 persons. The population's age distribution was 30.9% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 25% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 79.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.6 males. The median age was 33.5 years, The median age of males was 28.9 years, for females the median age was 36.1 years. The racial makeup of the city was 20.26% White, 77.11% Black or African American, 0.14% American Indian, 0.05% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.53% from two or more races and 1.92% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $15300, making it the sixth poorest city by median household income among the Georgia. The median income for a family in the city was $20590, making it the tenth lowest city by median family income in Georgia. The per capita income for the city was $9369, making its Georgia's 17th lowest city by per capita income. The median income was $14797, Males have a median income of $17452 versus $13079 for females.
In 2000, 604 pupils and students, of which 274 are male and 330 are female, 28.93% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 69 nursery or pri school, 43 kindergarten, 288 elementary school, 156 high school and 48 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2088 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2085 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2082 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2052 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2039 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2016 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2004 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1981 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1955 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1939 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1940 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 43 | 26 | 69 |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 38 | 43 |
| Elementary school | 152 | 136 | 288 |
| High school | 59 | 97 | 156 |
| College or graduate school | 15 | 33 | 48 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadley city, Georgia | $15300 | $20590 | $9369 |
| Jefferson County, Georgia | $26120 | $31380 | $13491 |
| Georgia, United States | $42433 | $49280 | $21154 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |