State
County
Land Area (mi²)
25.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
601.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.38%
Growth Since 2010
-2.14%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
79,660
World Population Review
Talladega, Alabama Population 2021
15,341
Talladega is a city located in Talladega County Alabama. It is also the county seat of Talladega County. With a 2020 population of 15,341, it is the 40th largest city in Alabama and the 2283rd largest city in the United States . Talladega is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually and its population has decreased by -2.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,676 in 2010. Talladega reached it's highest population of 19,128 in 1980. Spanning over 26 miles, Talladega has a population density of 601 people per square mile.
The average household income in Talladega is $46,214 with a poverty rate of 27.39%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $548 per month, and the median house value is $86,600. The median age in Talladega is 38.3 years, 38.3 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
Talladega Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Talladega was:
- Black or African American: 48.75%
- White: 47.80%
- Two or more races: 1.85%
- Other race: 0.75%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.43%
- Native American: 0.29%
- Asian: 0.13%
The current population of Talladega, Alabama is 15,341 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 15,515.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 15,676.
Talladega, Alabama Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79,660 | -159 | -0.20% |
| 2020 | 79,819 | -159 | -0.20% |
| 2019 | 79,978 | -159 | -0.20% |
| 2018 | 80,137 | -5 | -0.01% |
| 2017 | 80,142 | -410 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 80,552 | -576 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 81,128 | -384 | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 81,512 | -66 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 81,578 | -568 | -0.70% |
| 2012 | 82,146 | 283 | 0.34% |
| 2011 | 81,863 | -309 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 82,172 | 0.00% |
Talladega Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,567 | 48.75% |
| White | 7,419 | 47.80% |
| Two or More Races | 287 | 1.85% |
| Some Other Race | 117 | 0.75% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 67 | 0.43% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 45 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.13% |
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Talladega Population by Race
Talladega Population Pyramid $2021
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Talladega Population by Age
Talladega Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,553 | 2.34 | 55.1 |
| Non Family | 2,219 | 1.2 | 54.7 |
| Female | 1,582 | 2.91 | 33.1 |
| Married | 1,484 | 3.2 | 82.9 |
| Male | 268 | 3.65 | 34.3 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
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Talladega Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 627 | 6.00% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,023 | 19.36% |
| High School Graduate | 3,519 | 33.67% |
| Some College | 2,032 | 19.44% |
| Associates Degree | 738 | 7.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 875 | 8.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 636 | 6.09% |
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Talladega Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Talladega Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,158 | 3,864 | 873 |
| Black | 4,892 | 3,674 | 626 |
| Hispanic | 297 | 215 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 102 | 63 | 5 |
| Other Race | 89 | 49 | |
| Islander | 67 | 67 | |
| Native American | 17 | ||
| Asian | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.93%.
Talladega Educational Attainment by Race
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$27,048
Average Earnings
$25,855
Average Male
$27,548
Average Female
Talladega Earnings by Educational Attainment
Talladega Language by Age
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Talladega Language
94.13% of Talladega residents speak only English, while 5.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.16% of the population.
Talladega Language
Talladega Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,356 | 1,972 | 31.03% |
| White | 5,801 | 1,215 | 20.94% |
| Hispanic | 679 | 377 | 55.52% |
| Multiple | 205 | 79 | 38.54% |
27.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.26%
Male Poverty Rate
29.14%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Talladega
The race most likely to be in poverty in Talladega is Hispanic, with 55.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Talladega is White, with 20.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.53%.
Talladega Poverty
Talladega Poverty Rate by Education
Talladega Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
26.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.1%
Male Marriage Rate
24.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Talladega Married by Age and Sex
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Talladega Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Talladega Marital Status by Race
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Talladega Marital Status
Talladega Veterans by War
Talladega Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 470 | 7.37% |
| Black | 344 | 5.96% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 19.44% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 3.58% |
Talladega Veterans by Race
Talladega Veterans by Education
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15.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.60%
Veteran Disability Rate
Talladega Veterans by Education
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42%
Labor Force Participation
35.8%
Employment Rate
14.5%
Unemployment Rate
Talladega Employment by Age
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Talladega Employment by Race
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Talladega Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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97.99%
Native Born
2.01%
Foreign Born
1.76%
Non Citizen
0.25%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.99% of Talladega residents were born in the United States, with 80.20% having been born in Alabama. 1.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Talladega Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,341 | -58 | -0.38% |
| 2020 | 15,399 | -58 | -0.38% |
| 2019 | 15,457 | -58 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 15,515 | 176 | 1.15% |
| 2017 | 15,339 | -178 | -1.15% |
| 2016 | 15,517 | -258 | -1.64% |
| 2015 | 15,775 | -203 | -1.27% |
| 2014 | 15,978 | 80 | 0.50% |
| 2013 | 15,898 | -372 | -2.29% |
| 2012 | 16,270 | 275 | 1.72% |
| 2011 | 15,995 | -15 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 16,010 | 867 | 0.56% |
| 2000 | 15,143 | -3,032 | -1.81% |
| 1990 | 18,175 | -953 | -0.51% |
| 1980 | 19,128 | 1,466 | 0.80% |
| 1970 | 17,662 | -80 | -0.05% |
| 1960 | 17,742 | 4,608 | 3.05% |
| 1950 | 13,134 | 3,836 | 3.51% |
| 1940 | 9,298 | 1,702 | 2.04% |
| 1930 | 7,596 | 1,050 | 1.50% |
| 1920 | 6,546 | 692 | 1.12% |
| 1910 | 5,854 | 798 | 1.48% |
| 1900 | 5,056 | 0.00% |