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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Tallassee

Alabama · 4,934 residents · 11.368 sq mi
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Tallassee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,946. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $56,400. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,934
+2%since 1990
from 4,817 in 1990
1990 – 2025
434 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 424 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.6
+19%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Tallassee
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,946
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,195 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,859
+66%since 1990
from $8,943 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.8%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 23.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$399
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $251 in 1990
US average: $602
62.6%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 63.3% in 1990
37.4% rent
2.4
+19%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(3,973)
Black17.2%(830)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(33)
Asian0.3%(14)
Diversity Score37.5%(1,804)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(3,928)
Black17.5%(864)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(53)
Asian0.3%(15)
Diversity Score39.4%(1,943)
39
+5%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.5%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 55.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.1 min
+6%since 1990
from 19.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tallassee, Alabama?

Tallassee, Alabama has about 4,934 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tallassee, Alabama?

The typical household in Tallassee, Alabama earns about $23,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tallassee, Alabama expensive?

In Tallassee, Alabama, the median home is worth about $56,400, and the typical rent is about $399 a month.

How educated are people in Tallassee, Alabama?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Tallassee, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tallassee, Alabama?

About 22.8% of people in Tallassee, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tallassee, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Tallassee, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 117 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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