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Talladega Micro

Talladega-Sylacauga, AL · 2 counties · 85,170 residents · 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 $21,235. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,918.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

85,170
−8%vs 2000
vs 92,523 in 2000
1990 – 2025
61 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.3
−9%vs 2000
vs 36.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
84K87K90K92K95K1990201020202024Talladega
202491K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,235
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,397 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,639
−38%vs 2000
vs $15,595 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.9%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,918
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,853 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$258
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $344 in 2000
US average: $450
76.2%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.4% in 2000
23.8% rent
2.0
+4%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(58,158)
Black31.2%(26,593)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(281)
Asian0.1%(122)
Other0.3%(297)
Diversity Score55%(46,834)
55
−3%vs 2000
vs 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.7%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.8%
−9.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.0 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Talladega-Sylacauga, AL?

Talladega-Sylacauga, AL has about 85,170 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Talladega-Sylacauga, AL earns about $21,235 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 $42,918, and the typical rent is about $258 a month.

How educated are people in Talladega-Sylacauga, AL?

About 9.7% 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 19.9% of people in Talladega-Sylacauga, AL live below the federal poverty line.

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

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