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Tallassee

Alabama · 4,819 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 $32,941. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,819
−2%since 2000
from 4,934 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
424 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 434 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
−4%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Tallassee
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,941
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,946 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,944
+21%since 2000
from $14,859 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$472
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.8%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
42.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(3,928)
Black17.5%(864)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(53)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.4%(1,943)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(3,442)
Black23.2%(1,117)
Hispanic / Latino3%(145)
Asian0.6%(31)
Other3.8%(181)
Diversity Score57%(2,746)
Diversity Score
57
+45%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.2%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tallassee, Alabama?

Tallassee, Alabama has about 4,819 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tallassee, Alabama?

The typical household in Tallassee, Alabama earns about $32,941 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 $77,700, and the typical rent is about $472 a month.

How educated are people in Tallassee, Alabama?

About 16.5% 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 17.2% 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 2 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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