Randolph County Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 4,973 | — | — |
| 1850 | 11,581 | +6,608 | +132.9% |
| 1860 | 20,059 | +8,478 | +73.2% |
| 1870 | 12,006 | -8,053 | -40.1% |
| 1880 | 16,575 | +4,569 | +38.1% |
| 1890 | 17,219 | +644 | +3.9% |
| 1900 | 21,647 | +4,428 | +25.7% |
| 1910 | 24,659 | +3,012 | +13.9% |
| 1920 | 27,064 | +2,405 | +9.8% |
| 1930 | 26,861 | -203 | -0.8% |
| 1940 | 25,516 | -1,345 | -5.0% |
| 1950 | 22,513 | -3,003 | -11.8% |
| 1960 | 19,477 | -3,036 | -13.5% |
| 1970 | 18,331 | -1,146 | -5.9% |
| 1980 | 20,075 | +1,744 | +9.5% |
| 1990 | 19,881 | -194 | -1.0% |
| 2000 | 22,380 | +2,499 | +12.6% |
| 2010 | 22,913 | +533 | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 21,967 | -946 | -4.1% |
| 2024 | 23,067 | +1,100 | +5.0% |
Cities & CDPs in Randolph County
| # | Name | Population | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roanoke | 5,424 | — |
| 2 | Wadley | 848 | +59.4% |
| 3 | Wedowee | 751 | -17.3% |
| 4 | Rock Mills | 603 | -10.8% |
| 5 | Woodland | 225 | +17.2% |
| 6 | Morrison Crossroads | 221 | 0.0% |
| 7 | Graham | 196 | -7.1% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 4,973 | Decennial Census |
| 1850 | 11,581 | Decennial Census |
| 1860 | 20,059 | Decennial Census |
| 1870 | 12,006 | Decennial Census |
| 1880 | 16,575 | Decennial Census |
| 1890 | 17,219 | Decennial Census |
| 1900 | 21,647 | Decennial Census |
| 1910 | 24,659 | Decennial Census |
| 1920 | 27,064 | Decennial Census |
| 1930 | 26,861 | Decennial Census |
| 1940 | 25,516 | Decennial Census |
| 1950 | 22,513 | Decennial Census |
| 1960 | 19,477 | Decennial Census |
| 1970 | 18,331 | Decennial Census |
| 1980 | 20,075 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 19,881 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 22,380 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 22,464 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 22,359 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 22,525 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 22,658 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 22,695 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 22,662 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 22,946 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 22,864 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 22,913 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 22,913 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 22,751 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 22,541 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 22,558 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 22,362 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 22,603 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 22,515 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 22,702 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 22,742 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 22,781 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 21,967 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 22,157 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 22,442 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 22,789 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 23,067 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)