Talladega is a city located in Alabama. With a 2020 population of 14,971, it is the 42nd largest city in Alabama and the 2308th largest city in the United States. Talladega is currently declining at a rate of -1.06% annually and its population has decreased by -4.50% 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 587 people per square mile.
The average household income in Talladega is $45,101 with a poverty rate of 29.95%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $555 per month, and the median house value is $89,100. The median age in Talladega is 38.9 years, 37 years for males, and 39.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.4 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Talladega was:
| Year | Total Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 90,071 | -236 | -0.26% |
| 2019 | 90,307 | -236 | -0.26% |
| 2018 | 90,543 | -236 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 90,779 | -515 | -0.57% |
| 2016 | 91,294 | -699 | -0.77% |
| 2015 | 91,993 | -495 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 92,488 | -281 | -0.30% |
| 2013 | 92,769 | -656 | -0.71% |
| 2012 | 93,425 | 161 | 0.17% |
| 2011 | 93,264 | -618 | -0.66% |
| 2010 | 93,882 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,851 | 50.30% |
| White | 7,371 | 47.22% |
| Two or More Races | 193 | 1.24% |
| Some Other Race | 82 | 0.53% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 77 | 0.49% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.22% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,635 | 2.32 | 53.8 |
| Non Family | 2,284 | 1.22 | 53.1 |
| Female | 1,557 | 3 | 28.6 |
| Married | 1,553 | 3.16 | 83.3 |
| Male | 241 | 3 | 34.4 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 761 | 7.10% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,804 | 16.84% |
| High School Graduate | 3,690 | 34.44% |
| Some College | 2,259 | 21.08% |
| Associates Degree | 710 | 6.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 810 | 7.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 680 | 6.35% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,115 | 4,144 | 592 |
| White | 5,076 | 3,765 | 883 |
| Hispanic | 423 | 174 | 7 |
| Multiple Races | 101 | 78 | 8 |
| Native American | 55 | ||
| Other Race | 50 | 50 | |
| Asian | 23 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.40%.
95.44% of Talladega residents speak only English, while 4.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.16% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,678 | 2,250 | 33.69% |
| White | 5,756 | 1,238 | 21.51% |
| Hispanic | 456 | 336 | 73.68% |
| Multiple | 100 | 81 | 81.00% |
| Native | 69 | 44 | 63.77% |
29.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.95%
Male Poverty Rate
30.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Talladega is Multiple, with 81.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Talladega is White, with 21.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.58%.
28.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.9%
Male Marriage Rate
26.9%
Female Marriage Rate
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.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 448 | 6.93% |
| Black | 447 | 7.48% |
| 2 or More | 19 | 15.83% |
16.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
43.3%
Labor Force Participation
35.7%
Employment Rate
17.2%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
97.48%
Native Born
2.52%
Foreign Born
2.28%
Non Citizen
97.48% of Talladega residents were born in the United States, with 80.09% having been born in Alabama. 2.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 14,971 | -160 | -1.06% |
| 2019 | 15,131 | -160 | -1.05% |
| 2018 | 15,291 | -113 | -0.73% |
| 2017 | 15,404 | -160 | -1.03% |
| 2016 | 15,564 | -256 | -1.62% |
| 2015 | 15,820 | -205 | -1.28% |
| 2014 | 16,025 | 84 | 0.53% |
| 2013 | 15,941 | -371 | -2.27% |
| 2012 | 16,312 | 288 | 1.80% |
| 2011 | 16,024 | -19 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 16,043 | 900 | 0.58% |
| 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% |