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Talladega

Alabama · 15,861 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 $30,088. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $87,600. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,861
+5%since 2000
from 15,143 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
609 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 581 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+5%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K17K19K1990201020202024Talladega
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,088
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,617 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,283
+16%since 2000
from $15,733 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
45.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+39%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.7%(6,620)
Black52%(8,247)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(458)
Asian0.5%(75)
Other1.4%(228)
Diversity Score67.6%(10,725)
Diversity Score
68
+8%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+35%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 21.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.0%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.4%
−70.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Talladega, Alabama?

Talladega, Alabama has about 15,861 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Talladega, Alabama?

The typical household in Talladega, Alabama earns about $30,088 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 $87,600, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Talladega, Alabama?

About 13.7% 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 27.0% 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 2,314 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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