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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Talladega

Alabama · 15,143 residents · 26.052 sq mi
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Talladega has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,617. Population has fallen 17% since 1990, a loss of 3,032 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $61,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,143
−17%since 1990
from 18,175 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
581 / sq mi
−17%since 1990
from 698 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.7
+13%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,617
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,172 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,733
+87%since 1990
from $8,424 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.0%
−7.2 ptssince 1990
from 26.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$351
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
64.9%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 62.2% in 1990
35.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−9%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(10,649)
Black40.9%(7,426)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(137)
Asian0.2%(30)
Diversity Score62.2%(11,298)
2000
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(8,460)
Black42.1%(6,375)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(136)
Asian0.3%(45)
Diversity Score62.8%(9,507)
Diversity Score
63
+1%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.9%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 58.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+1%since 1990
from 16.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Talladega, Alabama?

Talladega, Alabama has about 15,143 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Talladega, Alabama?

The typical household in Talladega, Alabama earns about $29,617 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 $61,900, and the typical rent is about $351 a month.

How educated are people in Talladega, Alabama?

About 14.3% 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 19.0% 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 3,032 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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