Wadley, Georgia

Wadley: city in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America

About

Wadley is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,061 and a population density of 173 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,834 inhabitants.

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Location of Wadley on Georgia map.

Quick Facts about Wadley

Population 1,834 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Georgia (United States)
County Jefferson County
Postal code 30477
Phone Area Codes 478
Area 11.91 km2
Latitude & Longitude 32.8668,-82.4040
Altitude 253 feet / 77 meters
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 21:59:16 (22nd April 2026)
Density 154 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -12.38% (2010-2020)
Weather 84℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather
Jefferson County Georgia Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Wadley Highlighted locator map image
Jefferson County Georgia Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Wadley Highlighted locator map image

Geography

Wadley is located at 32°52'1"N 82°24'14"W (32.8668200, -82.4040200).

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Weather

84°F
Mostly Sunny
0 to 5 mph SW Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Wadley decreased by 12.38% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,061 - census
2011 2,033 -1.38% estimation process
2012 2,000 -1.65% estimation process
2013 1,977 -1.16% estimation process
2014 1,966 -0.56% estimation process
2015 1,938 -1.44% estimation process
2016 1,918 -1.04% estimation process
2017 1,910 -0.42% estimation process
2018 1,891 -1% estimation process
2019 1,858 -1.78% estimation process
2020 1,834 -1.31% estimation process
Wadley zip code is 30477. County name: Jefferson, County fips: 13163
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People born in Wadley (5)

People born in Wadley, including football player Daryl Turner, football player and coach J. T. White, football player and coach Paul White, .

More notable people

  • Russell Ellington (American basketball coach (1938-2007)) he was born in 04/02/1938
  • A. J. Harmon (American football player) he was born in 05/01/1989

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Wadley, GA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
139621 East Georgia State College Swainsboro (GA) 30401

Closest post offices linked to Wadley.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Wadley Post Office Wadley (GA) 30477

Other places with the same name (1)

  • Wadley, Alabama human settlement in Randolph County, Alabama, United States of America with a population of 710 people.

Other cities in Jefferson County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , GA.

City Name Population Title
Louisville 2,189 City in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Georgia, United States
Wrens 1,924 City in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America
Stapleton 393 City in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States
Avera 220 Human settlement in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Wadley distances to largest Georgia cities