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Talladega Micro

Talladega-Sylacauga, AL · 2 counties · 91,764 residents (2025 est.) · 1,387.726 sq mi
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Talladega has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,729. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $145,399.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
91,321
−1%since 2000
from 92,523 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
66 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+17%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:91,764 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
84K87K90K92K95K1990201020202024Talladega
202491K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,729
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,397 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,468
+95%since 2000
from $15,595 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
+2%since 2010
from 0.440 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,399
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,853 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+30%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(61,141)
Black31.7%(29,353)
Hispanic / Latino1%(970)
Asian0.2%(164)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.5%(52,276)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(56,887)
Black29.7%(27,150)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(2,200)
Asian0.6%(509)
Other5%(4,575)
Diversity Score65.1%(59,409)
Segregation Score29%(26,451)
Diversity Score
65
+15%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
−9%since 2020
from 32 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.7%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+55%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.4%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 20.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
+21.8 ptssince 2017
from 64.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

TalladegaCENTRAL14,840SylacaugaCENTRAL12,055
What's inside

2 component counties

Talladega CountyCENTRAL81,603Coosa County10,161
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Talladega-Sylacauga, AL?

Talladega-Sylacauga, AL has about 91,321 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Talladega-Sylacauga, AL?

The typical household in Talladega-Sylacauga, AL earns about $57,729 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Talladega-Sylacauga, AL expensive?

In Talladega-Sylacauga, AL, the median home is worth about $145,399, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Talladega-Sylacauga, AL?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Talladega-Sylacauga, AL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Talladega-Sylacauga, AL?

About 17.3% of people in Talladega-Sylacauga, AL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Talladega-Sylacauga, AL grown since 1990?

Yes, Talladega-Sylacauga, AL has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,151 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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