COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Tallapoosa County

Alabama · 41,475 residents · 716.528 sq mi

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Tallapoosa County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,745. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% 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 $65,000.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 39.3

US median: 35.2

Less educated

14% 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

Total population

41,475

+7%since 1990

from 38,826 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

58 / sq mi

+7%since 1990

from 54 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

39.3

+10%since 1990

from 35.6 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202441K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$30,745

+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $22,020 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$16,909

+55%since 1990

from $10,878 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

16.6%

+0.5 ptssince 1990

from 16.0% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$65,000

+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $42,800 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$358

+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $254 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

76.3%

+1.2 ptssince 1990

from 75.1% in 1990

23.7% rent

Afford Score

2.1

+9%since 1990

from 1.9 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic73.3%(28,460)

Black26.3%(10,211)

Hispanic / Latino0.2%(78)

Asian0.2%(84)

Diversity Score49.5%(19,216)

2000

White, non-Hispanic73.2%(30,342)

Black25.3%(10,488)

Hispanic / Latino0.6%(242)

Asian0.2%(74)

Diversity Score48.9%(20,281)

Diversity Score

−1%since 1990

from 49 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.1%

+2.6 ptssince 1990

from 11.5% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

70.1%

+12.3 ptssince 1990

from 57.8% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.7%

+1.0 ptssince 1990

from 3.7% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

17.7 min

−3%since 1990

from 18.2 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tallapoosa County, Alabama?

Tallapoosa County, Alabama has about 41,475 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Tallapoosa County, Alabama earns about $30,745 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tallapoosa County, Alabama expensive?

In Tallapoosa County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $65,000, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.

How educated are people in Tallapoosa County, Alabama?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Tallapoosa County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tallapoosa County, Alabama?

About 16.6% of people in Tallapoosa County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tallapoosa County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Tallapoosa County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,649 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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