Talladega

County:: Talladega County
County Seat:: Yes
Area (mi²):: 26.052
State:: Alabama

Talladega is a city located in Talladega County, Alabama. Talladega has a 2025 population of 14,400. It is also the county seat of Talladega County. Talladega is currently declining at a rate of -1.26% annually and its population has decreased by -6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,319 in 2020.

The average household income in Talladega is $59,716 with a poverty rate of 22.87%. The median age in Talladega is 40 years: 39.6 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Talladega includes 54% Black or African American, 41.02% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American

White

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Native American

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
Black or African American	8,122	54%
White	6,170	41.02%
Two or more races	528	3.51%
Other race	151	1%
Asian	42	0.28%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	28	0.19%
Native American	0	0%

Talladega Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Talladega's average per capita income is $36,293. Household income levels show a median of $46,820. The poverty rate stands at 22.87%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$69,949	-
Families	$54,821	$65,868
Households	$46,820	$59,716
Non Families	$32,778	$46,046

$36,293

Average Income

$46,820

Median Household Income

22.87%

Poverty Rate