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Talladega

Alabama · 14,840 residents (2025 est.) · 26.052 sq mi
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Talladega has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,198. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $121,900. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,760
−3%since 2000
from 15,143 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
567 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 581 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+11%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,840 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K17K19K1990201020202024Talladega
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,198
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,617 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,890
+52%since 2000
from $15,733 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
−1%since 2010
from 0.470 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$776
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
44.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+32%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(8,460)
Black42.1%(6,375)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(136)
Asian0.3%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.8%(9,507)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.1%(6,066)
Black50%(7,387)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(404)
Asian1%(146)
Other5.1%(757)
Diversity Score72.1%(10,648)
Diversity Score
72
+15%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+52%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 21.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 50.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.6%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 21.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.3%
+26.8 ptssince 2017
from 59.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Talladega, Alabama?

Talladega, Alabama has about 14,760 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Talladega, Alabama?

The typical household in Talladega, Alabama earns about $44,198 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Talladega, Alabama expensive?

In Talladega, Alabama, the median home is worth about $121,900, and the typical rent is about $776 a month.

How educated are people in Talladega, Alabama?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Talladega, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Talladega, Alabama?

About 25.6% of people in Talladega, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Talladega, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Talladega, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,415 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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