Wadley, Alabama facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wadley, Alabama
Town
Location of Wadley in Randolph County, Alabama.
Country	United States
State	Alabama
County	Randolph
Area
• Total	1.52 sq mi (3.94 km2)
• Land	1.46 sq mi (3.77 km2)
• Water	0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2)
Elevation	682 ft (208 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	659
• Density	452.92/sq mi (174.85/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	36276
Area code(s)	256
FIPS code	01-79344
GNIS feature ID	0128488

Wadley is a small town located in Randolph County, Alabama, in the United States. It is known for being home to a campus of Southern Union State Community College. The town was officially started in 1908. In 2020, about 659 people lived there.

Where is Wadley Located?

Wadley is in the eastern part of Alabama. The town covers a total area of about 1.4 square miles (3.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

How Many People Live in Wadley?

The number of people living in Wadley has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from past censuses:

What is the Population Like?

In 2000, there were 640 people living in Wadley. These people lived in 228 homes, and 149 of these were families. The town had about 464 people per square mile.

Most people in Wadley were White (65.16%) or Black/African American (33.28%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds. About 2.19% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

How Old Are the Residents?

The population of Wadley is spread across different age groups. In 2000:

• 24.1% were under 18 years old.
• 25.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
• 23.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
• 14.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
• 13.0% were 65 years or older.

The average age in Wadley was 27 years.

Education in Wadley

Wadley is home to Wadley High School. This school district serves about 400 students from all grades.

Famous Athletes from Wadley High

Wadley High School has had some notable athletes. Two cousins, Terrance Wilkes and Terrell Zachery, are among them.

• Terrance Wilkes was an amazing football player. He holds an Alabama state record for 160 touchdowns during his high school career (2003-2006). He also scored the 9th most points in high school football history.
• Terrell Zachery played college football for Auburn University. He was part of the team that won the National Championship in 2010. He also played professionally for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL.

Who Are Some Famous People from Wadley?

Wadley has been home to several well-known individuals:

• Jamie Langley was crowned Miss Alabama in 2007.
• Tom Radney was a lawyer and a politician who served in the Democratic Party.
• Kayla Braxton is a broadcaster for WWE, a popular wrestling entertainment company.
• Terrance Wilkes, a record-breaking high school football player.
• Hugh Simmons, a highly respected U.S. Navy sailor. He achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer.

Hugh Simmons, a decorated U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer.

What is the Weather Like in Wadley?

Wadley experiences a climate with hot and humid summers. Winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.

Images for kids

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  The Wadley Railroad Depot was built in 1907. It was part of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railway and is now on the National Register of Historic Places.

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  The Wadley Post Office.

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  A view of downtown Wadley.

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  The Tallapoosa River flows near Wadley.

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  Wadley Baptist Church.

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  The Wadley Campus of Southern Union State Community College.

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  Another view of the SUSCC Wadley Campus.

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  A historic log cabin located on the grounds of SUSCC.

See also

In Spanish: Wadley (Alabama) para niños