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Tallapoosa

Missouri · 78 residents · 0.446 sq mi
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Tallapoosa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,000. Population has fallen 62% since 2000, a loss of 126 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $23,600. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78
−62%since 2000
from 204 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
175 / sq mi
−62%since 2000
from 457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.0
+68%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
23821422012601990201020202024Tallapoosa
202443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,000
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,982
+151%since 2000
from $6,377 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.1%
−26.3 ptssince 2000
from 48.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade23.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$23,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
0.5
−54%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(194)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(68)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.1%(8)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.2%
+28.1 ptssince 2000
from 44.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+35.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−17.0 ptssince 2011
from 17.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2011
from 42.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
2.2%
−56.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
Female
42.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
29.5%
−37.2 ptssince 2013
from 66.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tallapoosa, Missouri?

Tallapoosa, Missouri has about 78 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tallapoosa, Missouri?

The typical household in Tallapoosa, Missouri earns about $44,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tallapoosa, Missouri expensive?

In Tallapoosa, Missouri, the median home is worth about $23,600.

How educated are people in Tallapoosa, Missouri?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tallapoosa, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tallapoosa, Missouri?

About 22.1% of people in Tallapoosa, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tallapoosa, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Tallapoosa, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 97 residents, a change of about -55 percent over that period.

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