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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2010 ACS

Talladega Micro

Talladega-Sylacauga, AL · 2 counties · 93,830 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 $36,777. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,291.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
93,830
+1%since 2000
from 92,523 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
68 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
Median age
39.9
+9%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
84K87K90K92K95K1990201020202024Talladega
202491K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 55.9%(5,502)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.2%(5,817)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.8%(6,352)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197%(6,528)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.8%(5,412)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3411.9%(11,129)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413.6%(12,769)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5415%(14,102)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6413.5%(12,658)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 748.4%(7,894)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.6%(4,278)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.5%(1,389)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,777
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,397 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,774
+20%since 2000
from $15,595 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,291
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,853 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$537
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.3%
−36.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(60,683)
Black31.4%(29,509)
Hispanic / Latino2%(1,901)
Asian0.4%(343)
Other1%(960)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.4%(1,278)
Puerto Rican0.1%(83)
Cuban0.1%(48)
Honduran0%(26)
Colombian0%(13)
Ancestry
American24.5%(22,953)
Irish8.3%(7,815)
English7.4%(6,968)
German4.4%(4,120)
Scottish1.6%(1,456)
French1%(942)
Dutch1%(896)
Italian0.6%(554)
Polish0.5%(480)
British0.3%(221)
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data
West Indian0.2%(155)
Norwegian0.2%(154)
Welsh0.2%(150)
Canadian0.1%(123)
Greek0.1%(108)
Swedish0.1%(86)
Russian0.1%(79)
Czech0.1%(60)
Jamaican0.1%(58)
Haitian0.1%(55)
Arab0.1%(49)
Hungarian0%(34)
Iranian0%(34)
Finnish0%(32)
Nigerian0%(28)
Austrian0%(24)
Romanian0%(22)
Danish0%(19)
Latvian0%(11)
Swiss0%(10)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+38%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.8%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
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
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married32.4%(11,983)
Married50.6%(18,721)
Widowed4%(1,495)
Divorced12.9%(4,768)
Women 15+
Never married26.6%(10,446)
Married48.8%(19,193)
Widowed11.2%(4,411)
Divorced13.4%(5,251)
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TalladegaCENTRAL14,840SylacaugaCENTRAL12,055Lincoln8,110Childersburg4,571Stewartville1,629Munford1,371Goodwater1,256Fayetteville1,154Mignon865Oak Grove577Ray548Rockford345Waldo257Nixburg256Hanover248Mount Olive CDP (Coosa County)208Hissop206Weogufka184Bon Air167Talladega Springs145Kellyton123Equality93
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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 93,830 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Talladega-Sylacauga, AL earns about $36,777 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 $85,291, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Talladega-Sylacauga, AL?

About 11.8% 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 18.1% 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 8,660 residents, a change of about 10 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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