Wetumpka, AL Demographics

A map of Wetumpka's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,707	4,624	63.3%	64.0%
Black	2,387	1,898	32.1%	26.3%
Multiracial	156	239	2.1%	3.3%
Asian	85	90	1.1%	1.2%
Hispanic	72	294	1.0%	4.1%
Native American/Other	30	75	0.4%	1.0%

Wetumpka, Alabama has an estimated population of 7,437, an increase from the 7,220 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.3% White, 32.1% Black, 2.1% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, 1.0% Hispanic, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wetumpka, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wetumpka has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wetumpka, that probability was 51.8% in 2020 and 49.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wetumpka is ranked the 90th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Wetumpka was ranked the 90th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wetumpka's White Population

4,707 residents of Wetumpka, or 63.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wetumpka is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Wetumpka ranks 399th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wetumpka's White population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Wetumpka's population has decreased from 64.0% to 63.3%.

Wetumpka is more White than neighboring Coosada (63.1% White), and Elmore (62.8% White). Wetumpka is less White than neighboring Blue Ridge (94.1% White), Redland (81.7% White), and Holtville (85.9% White).

Wetumpka's Black Population

2,387 residents of Wetumpka, or 32.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wetumpka is higher than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Wetumpka ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wetumpka's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.8%. Black residents' share of Wetumpka's population has increased from 26.3% to 32.1%.

Wetumpka is more Black than neighboring Blue Ridge (0.7% Black), Redland (13.9% Black), Coosada (28.8% Black), Elmore (23.1% Black), and Holtville (7.9% Black).

Wetumpka's Asian Population

85 residents of Wetumpka, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wetumpka is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Wetumpka ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wetumpka's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. Asian residents' share of Wetumpka's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Wetumpka is more Asian than neighboring Blue Ridge (0% Asian), Redland (0% Asian), Coosada (0% Asian), Elmore (0.3% Asian), and Holtville (0% Asian).

Wetumpka's Hispanic Population

72 residents of Wetumpka, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wetumpka is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Wetumpka ranks 178th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wetumpka's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 75.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Wetumpka's population has decreased from 4.1% to 1.0%.

Wetumpka is more Hispanic than neighboring Holtville (0.4% Hispanic). Wetumpka is less Hispanic than neighboring Blue Ridge (2.9% Hispanic), Redland (3.4% Hispanic), Coosada (3.3% Hispanic), and Elmore (9.4% Hispanic).

Wetumpka's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Wetumpka, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wetumpka is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Wetumpka ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wetumpka's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wetumpka's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.4%.

Wetumpka is more Native American/Other than neighboring Blue Ridge (0% Native American/Other), Redland (0% Native American/Other), Elmore (0% Native American/Other), and Holtville (0.1% Native American/Other). Wetumpka is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coosada (0.6% Native American/Other).

Wetumpka's Multiracial Population

156 residents of Wetumpka, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wetumpka is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Wetumpka ranks 335th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wetumpka's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Wetumpka's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.1%.

Wetumpka is more Multiracial than neighboring Redland (1% Multiracial). Wetumpka is less Multiracial than neighboring Blue Ridge (2.4% Multiracial), Coosada (4.3% Multiracial), Elmore (4.5% Multiracial), and Holtville (5.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.