26-515: Wedowee is a town in Randolph County , Alabama , United States. At the 2010 census the population was 823, up from 818 in 2000. The small town is the county seat of Randolph County. It was initially incorporated in 1836, but its charter lapsed by the late 19th century. It was reincorporated in 1901. Randolph County High School is located in Wedowee. Wedowee, which means "old water" in
52-406: A household in the county was $ 28,675, and the median income for a family was $ 34,684. Males had a median income of $ 27,069 versus $ 20,323 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 14,147. About 12.60% of families and 17.00% of the population were below the poverty line , including 22.10% of those under age 18 and 14.80% of those age 65 or over. Randolph County is home to Lake Wedowee,
78-463: A household in the county was $ 34,593, and the median income for a family was $ 43,528. Males had a median income of $ 31,305 versus $ 27,908 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 19,844. About 14.7% of families and 21.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 28.0% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over. As of the census of 2000, there were 22,380 people, 8,642 households, and 6,222 families living in
104-504: A section of the Tallapoosa River . 33°17′21″N 85°27′37″W / 33.28917°N 85.46028°W / 33.28917; -85.46028 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as
130-429: A standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure a country's standard of living . When used to compare income levels of different countries, it is usually expressed using a commonly used international currency, such as the euro or United States dollar . It
156-480: Is a county on the central eastern border of the U.S. state of Alabama . As of the 2020 census , the population was 21,967. Its county seat is Wedowee . Its name is in honor of John Randolph , a member of the United States Senate from Virginia . Randolph County was a prohibition or dry county until 2012, when the citizens of Randolph County voted to repeal prohibition. Randolph County
182-526: Is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km) (0.85%) is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 818 people, 337 households, and 200 families residing in the town. The population density was 233.4 inhabitants per square mile (90.1/km). There were 378 housing units at an average density of 107.8 per square mile (41.6/km). The racial makeup of the town was 68.70% White , 30.20% Black or African American , 0.12% Native American , 0.49% Asian , 0.24% from other races , and 0.24% from two or more races. 0.12% of
208-447: Is the main route through the city. U.S. 431 leads northwest 34 mi (55 km) to Oxford and southeast 13 mi (21 km) to Roanoke . Alabama State Route 48 also runs through the city, leading northeast 9 mi (14 km) to Woodland and west 16 mi (26 km) to Lineville . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.1 km), of which 3.5 square miles (9.1 km)
234-447: Is water. As of the census of 2020, there were 21,967 people, 8,702 households, and 5,720 families residing in the county. As of the census of 2010, there were 22,913 people, 9,164 households, and 6,357 families living in the county. The population density was 39 people per square mile (15 people/km ). There were 11,982 housing units at an average density of 20.6 units per square mile (8.0 units/km ). The racial makeup of
260-534: The American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using
286-687: The Creek language, was named after a Muscogee Creek Indian chief. This area was historically occupied by the Muscogee Creek people . Following Indian Removal of the Creek in the 1830s to Indian Territory west of the Mississippi River by the US government, this area was settled by European Americans. The town of Wedowee was designated as the county seat of Randolph County in 1835. The county
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#1732801999233312-515: The 20th century. The table below shows population declines from 1920 to 1970, reflecting this demographic change. In 2010 some 20 percent of the population was African American, reflecting this history of cotton agriculture. According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 584 square miles (1,510 km ), of which 581 square miles (1,500 km ) is land and 3.6 square miles (9.3 km ) (0.6%)
338-481: The center of Randolph County, on a fork of the Little Tallapoosa River . Wedowee was named after a Creek tribal chief "Wah-wah-nee" (or "Wah-dow-wee") of a village here. The European-American town was developed near that site after the Creek were forced out. The county was developed for agriculture, specifically cotton plantations, which were worked by African-American slaves brought by migrants to
364-525: The county had an abundance of the "purest and coldest freestone water in the world." The area was also noted for its gentle rolling hills. The first county seat for Randolph County was established in 1833 at Hedgeman Triplett's Ferry on the west bank of the Big Tallapoosa River , about 10 miles (16 km) west of Wedowee, Alabama . In 1835 (2 years later), the county seat was moved by the commissioners to nearby Wedowee. This city lies in
390-572: The county was 76.5% White (non-Hispanic) , 20.1% Black or African American , 0.4% Native American , 0.2% Asian , 1.6% from other races , and 1.1% from two or more races. 2.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 9,164 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them; 51.0% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. Nearly 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who
416-406: The county. The population density was 38 people per square mile (15 people/km ). There were 10,285 housing units at an average density of 18 units per square mile (6.9 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 76.38% White (non-Hispanic) , 22.24% Black or African American , 0.20% Native American , 0.22% Asian , 0.34% from other races , and 0.62% from two or more races. 3.82% of
442-533: The lake draws thousands of visitors to Wedowee every year. Wedowee is located on the Piedmont plateau at 33°18′31″N 85°29′8″W / 33.30861°N 85.48556°W / 33.30861; -85.48556 (33.308603, -85.485447). It is also located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains . The city is located in the central part of Randolph County along U.S. Route 431 , which
468-434: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 337 households, out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.4% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
494-449: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 8,642 households, out of which 31.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them; 56.20% were married couples living together, 12.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.00% were non-families. Nearly 25.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
520-574: The region or transported from the Upper South during the domestic slave trade . It was adjacent to what became known as the Black Belt of Alabama , an area of plantation development in the uplands, where short-staple cotton was cultivated. Many African Americans stayed in the area as sharecroppers and tenant farmers after the Civil War, but left for other opportunities during the first half of
546-514: The town was $ 26,136, and the median income for a family was $ 37,292. Males had a median income of $ 24,250 versus $ 22,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 12,638. About 17.1% of families and 20.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 25.7% of those under age 18 and 21.4% of those age 65 or over. 33°18′31″N 85°29′08″W / 33.308603°N 85.485447°W / 33.308603; -85.485447 Randolph County, Alabama Randolph County
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#1732801999233572-407: Was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.95. In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males. The median income for a household in
598-402: Was 2.52, and the average family size was 3.02. In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.10% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 26.80% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 15.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.00 males. The median income for
624-454: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46, and the average family size was 2.98. In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males. The median income for
650-480: Was developed for the cultivation of cotton as a commodity crop, with labor primarily done by enslaved African Americans, many of whom had been sold to the Deep South from the Upper South in the domestic slave trade. Since the late 20th century, Lake Wedowee was created by the impoundment of the Tallapoosa River . This has enhanced the tourist drawing power of the town. Also known as the R. L. Harris Reservoir ,
676-623: Was established by the Alabama Legislature on December 18, 1832, following Indian Removal of the Creek people. It was named in honor of John Randolph , a well-known Virginia congressman. Randolph County was one of several counties created out of the last Creek cession formulated by the Treaty of Cusseta, on March 24, 1832. It lies within the Piedmont region, which extends from Alabama to Pennsylvania. The first white settlers said
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