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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Tallapoosa

Georgia · 2,789 residents · 10.028 sq mi
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Tallapoosa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,938. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% 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 $70,500. Households here earn about 29% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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

2,789
+2%since 1990
from 2,743 in 1990
1990 – 2025
278 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 274 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.3
−2%since 1990
from 38.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Tallapoosa
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,938
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,393 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,302
+47%since 1990
from $10,425 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.4%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 23.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$70,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$331
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $222 in 1990
US average: $602
65.0%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.9% in 1990
35.0% rent
2.4
−3%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(2,477)
Black9%(247)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian0.4%(11)
Diversity Score22.6%(621)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(2,539)
Black6.6%(185)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(9)
Asian0.8%(22)
Diversity Score18.3%(509)
18
−19%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.2%
+17.2 ptssince 1990
from 52.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.0 min
+30%since 1990
from 16.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tallapoosa, Georgia?

Tallapoosa, Georgia has about 2,789 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tallapoosa, Georgia?

The typical household in Tallapoosa, Georgia earns about $29,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tallapoosa, Georgia expensive?

In Tallapoosa, Georgia, the median home is worth about $70,500, and the typical rent is about $331 a month.

How educated are people in Tallapoosa, Georgia?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Tallapoosa, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tallapoosa, Georgia?

About 19.4% of people in Tallapoosa, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tallapoosa, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Tallapoosa, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 46 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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