Wadley, Georgia
Wadley is a city in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,643 in 2020.
History
The community was named for William Morill Wadley, a railroad official.The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Wadley as a town in 1876. It was incorporated as a city in 1970.
Geography
Wadley is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of, of which is land and is water.
Demographics
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
| White | 262 | 15.95% |
| Black or African American | 1,281 | 77.97% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.49% |
| Other/Mixed | 29 | 1.77% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62 | 3.77% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,643 people, 654 households, and 381 families residing in the city.