Wedowee is a tiny town located in the state of Alabama. With a population of 747 people and two associated neighborhoods, Wedowee is the 326th largest community in Alabama.
Wedowee real estate is some of the most expensive in Alabama, although Wedowee house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
A relatively large number of people in Wedowee telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 12.26% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Wedowee is worth considering.
Being a small town, Wedowee does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.
In terms of college education, Wedowee is nearly on par with the US average for all cities of 21.84%: 19.34% of adults 25 and older in Wedowee have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Wedowee in 2022 was $22,480, which is low income relative to Alabama and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $89,920 for a family of four. However, Wedowee contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Wedowee is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Wedowee home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Wedowee residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Wedowee include Irish, English, German, Scots-Irish, and Scottish.
The most common language spoken in Wedowee is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.