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Tallapoosa County, Alabama Population 2021
Tallapoosa County, Alabama's estimated population is 40,031 with a growth rate of -0.42% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Tallapoosa County, Alabama is the 30th largest county inAlabama. The 2010 Population was 41,476 and has seen a growth of -3.48% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 40,031 | -168 | -0.42% |
| 2020 | 40,199 | -168 | -0.42% |
| 2019 | 40,367 | -168 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 40,535 | -78 | -0.19% |
| 2017 | 40,613 | 27 | 0.07% |
| 2016 | 40,586 | -19 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 40,605 | -279 | -0.68% |
| 2014 | 40,884 | -144 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 41,028 | -20 | -0.05% |
| 2012 | 41,048 | -354 | -0.86% |
| 2011 | 41,402 | -74 | -0.18% |
| 2010 | 41,476 | 2,650 | 6.83% |
| 1990 | 38,826 | 150 | 0.39% |
| 1980 | 38,676 | 4,836 | 14.29% |
| 1970 | 33,840 | -1,167 | -3.33% |
| 1960 | 35,007 | -67 | -0.19% |
| 1950 | 35,074 | -196 | -0.56% |
| 1940 | 35,270 | 4,082 | 13.09% |
| 1930 | 31,188 | 1,444 | 4.85% |
| 1920 | 29,744 | -1,290 | -4.16% |
| 1910 | 31,034 | 1,359 | 4.58% |
| 1900 | 29,675 | 4,215 | 16.56% |
| 1890 | 25,460 | 2,059 | 8.80% |
| 1880 | 23,401 | 6,438 | 37.95% |
| 1870 | 16,963 | -6,864 | -28.81% |
| 1860 | 23,827 | 8,243 | 52.89% |
| 1850 | 15,584 | 9,140 | 141.84% |
| 1840 | 6,444 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.42% (-168)
County Website
State
Founded
December 18, 1832
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
41,476
Growth Since 2010
-3.48% (-1,445)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,360 | 69.95% |
| Black or African American | 11,123 | 27.44% |
| Two or More Races | 517 | 1.28% |
| Some Other Race | 306 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 145 | 0.36% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 90 | 0.22% |
Tallapoosa County, Alabama Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,205 | 2.46 | 74.9 |
| Married | 8,053 | 2.94 | 88.9 |
| Non Family | 5,022 | 1.11 | 66.3 |
| Female | 2,239 | 3.53 | 54 |
| Male | 891 | 3.08 | 48.7 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,440 | 5.02% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,106 | 14.32% |
| High School Graduate | 9,376 | 32.71% |
| Some College | 5,928 | 20.68% |
| Associates Degree | 2,530 | 8.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,394 | 11.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,893 | 6.60% |
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Tallapoosa County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,963 | 17,706 | 4,590 |
| Black | 6,977 | 4,922 | 583 |
| Hispanic | 473 | 302 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 196 | 159 | 32 |
| Other Race | 161 | 58 | 17 |
| Asian | 97 | 68 | 27 |
| Native American | 90 | 55 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 84.46%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 27.84%.
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$32,338
Average Earnings
$38,648
Average Male
$27,219
Average Female
Tallapoosa County, Alabama Language by Age
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Tallapoosa County, Alabama Language
97.39% of Tallapoosa County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 2.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.25% of the population.
Tallapoosa County, Alabama Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,873 | 4,221 | 38.82% |
| White | 27,620 | 3,021 | 10.94% |
| Hispanic | 968 | 157 | 16.22% |
| Multiple | 516 | 152 | 29.46% |
| Other | 306 | 71 | 23.20% |
| Native | 85 | 13 | 15.29% |
| Asian | 145 | 6 | 4.14% |
18.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.59%
Male Poverty Rate
20.06%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Tallapoosa County, Alabama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tallapoosa County, Alabama is Black, with 38.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tallapoosa County, Alabama is Asian, with 4.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.85%.
Tallapoosa County, Alabama Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.7%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Tallapoosa County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
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Tallapoosa County, Alabama Marriage
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.
Tallapoosa County, Alabama Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,226 | 9.66% |
| Black | 524 | 6.33% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 8.67% |
| Native American | 5 | 5.56% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.34% |
Tallapoosa County, Alabama Veterans by Education
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10.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
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50.8%
Labor Force Participation
45.8%
Employment Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
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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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81.73%
Born in Tallapoosa County, Alabama
98.53%
Native Born
1.47%
Foreign Born
0.95%
Non Citizen
0.51%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.53% of Tallapoosa County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 81.73% having been born in Alabama. 0.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990