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Talladega County

Alabama · 82,149 residents · 736.817 sq mi
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Talladega County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,969. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
82,149
+2%since 2000
from 80,321 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
111 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 109 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+15%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
73K76K78K81K83K1990201020202024Talladega County
202481K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,969
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,628 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,244
+54%since 2000
from $15,704 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
29.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+30%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(53,399)
Black31.4%(25,206)
Hispanic / Latino1%(812)
Asian0.2%(159)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.2%(45,106)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(50,732)
Black32.1%(26,340)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(1,779)
Asian0.5%(395)
Other2.7%(2,224)
Diversity Score63.3%(52,006)
Segregation Score29.8%(24,506)
Diversity Score
63
+13%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Talladega County, Alabama?

Talladega County, Alabama has about 82,149 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Talladega County, Alabama?

The typical household in Talladega County, Alabama earns about $43,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Talladega County, Alabama expensive?

In Talladega County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $112,300, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Talladega County, Alabama?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Talladega County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Talladega County, Alabama?

About 17.8% of people in Talladega County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Talladega County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Talladega County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,042 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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24 census tracts (top 20 by population)
Census Tract 101.02Census Tract 116Census Tract 101.01Census Tract 102.01Census Tract 103.02Census Tract 111Census Tract 102.02Census Tract 117Census Tract 109Census Tract 113.02Census Tract 115.02Census Tract 107Census Tract 115.01Census Tract 110Census Tract 105Census Tract 119Census Tract 113.01Census Tract 106Census Tract 103.01Census Tract 104
10 ZIP codes
ZIP 35160ZIP 35150ZIP 35096ZIP 35044ZIP 35151ZIP 36268ZIP 36260ZIP 35014ZIP 35032ZIP 35149
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