Talladega is a city located in Talladega County Alabama. Talladega has a 2024 population of 14,584. It is also the county seat of Talladega County. Talladega is currently declining at a rate of -1.25% annually and its population has decreased by -4.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,319 in 2020.
The average household income in Talladega is $53,813 with a poverty rate of 28.85%. The median age in Talladega is 39.6 years: 37.8 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Talladega was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,132 | 53.96% |
| White | 6,173 | 40.96% |
| Two or more races | 450 | 2.99% |
| Other race | 215 | 1.43% |
| Asian | 61 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.07% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,251 | 2.34 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Non Family | 1,944 | 1.38 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Married | 1,806 | 2.86 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Female | 1,250 | 2.78 | 32.7 | 67.3 |
| Male | 251 | 3.89 | 34.3 | 65.7 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
54.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,059 | 20.31% |
| Associates Degree | 626 | 6.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 854 | 8.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 520 | 5.13% |
| High School Graduate | 3,575 | 35.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 683 | 6.74% |
| Some College | 1,823 | 17.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,335 | 3,767 | 613 |
| White | 4,211 | 3,218 | 697 |
| Hispanic | 391 | 283 | 21 |
| Other Race | 190 | 127 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 167 | 126 | 50 |
| Asian | 39 | 11 | 0 |
| Islander | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 29.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,728 | $42,222 | $31,786 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,389 | $125,304 | $54,628 |
| High School Graduate | $30,799 | $32,737 | $29,777 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,058 | $30,161 | $14,963 |
| Overall | $31,821 | $34,685 | $29,645 |
| Some College | $31,548 | $42,986 | $26,964 |
$31,821
Average Earnings
$34,685
Average Male
$29,645
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.76% of Talladega residents speak only English, while 6.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,603 | 2,338 | 35.41% |
| White | 4,573 | 760 | 16.62% |
| Hispanic | 634 | 324 | 51.1% |
| Multiple | 411 | 133 | 32.36% |
28.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.57%
Male Poverty Rate
29.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Talladega is Hispanic, with 51.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Talladega is White, with 16.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.13% |
| Some College | 23.97% |
| High School | 21.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 68.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 35% |
| Female Employed | 15.98% |
| Male Employed | 4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,229 | $60,346 |
| Households | $37,945 | $53,813 |
| Married Families | $70,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,268 | $41,019 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.4%
Male Marriage Rate
29.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
514
Number of Veterans
493
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 223 |
| Second Gulf War | 142 |
| First Gulf War | 106 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 137 |
| 55 to 64 | 124 |
| 75+ | 122 |
| 35 to 54 | 101 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 307 | 5.74% |
| Black | 175 | 2.7% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 12.7% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 3.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44%
Labor Force Participation
37.7%
Employment Rate
14.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.9%
Born in Talladega
96.93%
Native Born
3.07%
Foreign Born
2%
Non Citizen
1.07%
Naturalized
96.93% of Talladega residents were born in the United States, with 79.9% having been born in Alabama. 2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,666 | -183 | -1.32% |
| 2028 | 13,849 | -184 | -1.31% |
| 2027 | 14,033 | -184 | -1.29% |
| 2026 | 14,217 | -183 | -1.27% |
| 2025 | 14,400 | -184 | -1.26% |
| 2024 | 14,584 | -184 | -1.25% |
| 2023 | 14,768 | -42 | -0.28% |
| 2022 | 14,810 | -90 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 14,900 | -419 | -2.74% |
| 2020 | 15,319 | -118 | -0.76% |
| 2019 | 15,437 | -57 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 15,494 | 174 | 1.14% |
| 2017 | 15,320 | -182 | -1.17% |
| 2016 | 15,502 | -256 | -1.62% |
| 2015 | 15,758 | -210 | -1.32% |
| 2014 | 15,968 | 81 | 0.51% |
| 2013 | 15,887 | -375 | -2.31% |
| 2012 | 16,262 | 277 | 1.73% |
| 2011 | 15,985 | -14 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 15,999 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 15,143 | -3,032 | -16.68% |
| 1990 | 18,175 | -953 | -4.98% |
| 1980 | 19,128 | 1,466 | 8.3% |
| 1970 | 17,662 | -80 | -0.45% |
| 1960 | 17,742 | 4,608 | 35.08% |
| 1950 | 13,134 | 3,836 | 41.26% |
| 1940 | 9,298 | 1,702 | 22.41% |
| 1930 | 7,596 | 1,050 | 16.04% |
| 1920 | 6,546 | 692 | 11.82% |
| 1910 | 5,854 | 798 | 15.78% |
| 1900 | 5,056 | -8,610 | -63% |