Tallapoosa County, Alabama Population 2022
Tallapoosa County, Alabama's estimated population is 39,863 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 in Alabama. The 2010 Population was 41,476 and has seen a growth of -3.89% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 6,444 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 15,584 | 9,140 | 141.84% |
| 1860 | 23,827 | 8,243 | 52.89% |
| 1870 | 16,963 | -6,864 | -28.81% |
| 1880 | 23,401 | 6,438 | 37.95% |
| 1890 | 25,460 | 2,059 | 8.80% |
| 1900 | 29,675 | 4,215 | 16.56% |
| 1910 | 31,034 | 1,359 | 4.58% |
| 1920 | 29,744 | -1,290 | -4.16% |
| 1930 | 31,188 | 1,444 | 4.85% |
| 1940 | 35,270 | 4,082 | 13.09% |
| 1950 | 35,074 | -196 | -0.56% |
| 1960 | 35,007 | -67 | -0.19% |
| 1970 | 33,840 | -1,167 | -3.33% |
| 1980 | 38,676 | 4,836 | 14.29% |
| 1990 | 38,826 | 150 | 0.39% |
| 2010 | 41,476 | 2,650 | 6.83% |
| 2011 | 41,402 | -74 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 41,048 | -354 | -0.86% |
| 2013 | 41,028 | -20 | -0.05% |
| 2014 | 40,884 | -144 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 40,605 | -279 | -0.68% |
| 2016 | 40,586 | -19 | -0.05% |
| 2017 | 40,613 | 27 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 40,535 | -78 | -0.19% |
| 2019 | 40,367 | -168 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 40,199 | -168 | -0.42% |
| 2021 | 40,031 | -168 | -0.42% |
| 2022 | 39,863 | -168 | -0.42% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,258 | 69.86% |
| Black or African American | 11,178 | 27.63% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 167 | 0.41% |
| Some Other Race | 301 | 0.74% |
| Two or More Races | 495 | 1.22% |
Tallapoosa County, Alabama Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,359 | 2.43 | 74.9 |
| Married | 7,646 | 2.94 | 89.5 |
| Male | 914 | 3.26 | 54.5 |
| Female | 2,478 | 3.38 | 54.6 |
| Non Family | 5,321 | 1.13 | 66.8 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,296 | 4.50% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,113 | 14.28% |
| High School Graduate | 9,483 | 32.93% |
| Some College | 6,241 | 21.67% |
| Associates Degree | 2,246 | 7.80% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,417 | 11.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,001 | 6.95% |
Tallapoosa County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 51 | 51 | 34 |
| White | 21,012 | 17,983 | 4,753 |
| Asian | 109 | 66 | 17 |
| Other Race | 169 | 69 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 476 | 291 | 64 |
| 2+ Races | 255 | 220 | 31 |
| Black | 7,038 | 4,876 | 539 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 66.67%.
$32,544
Average Earnings
$40,610
Average Male
$25,952
Average Female
Tallapoosa County, Alabama Language by Age
Tallapoosa County, Alabama Language
97.25% of Tallapoosa County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 2.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.19% of the population.
Tallapoosa County, Alabama Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,909 | 3,750 | 34.38% |
| Multiple | 491 | 98 | 19.96% |
| Native | 46 | 7 | 15.22% |
| Hispanic | 970 | 93 | 9.59% |
| White | 27,531 | 2,635 | 9.57% |
| Asian | 167 | 7 | 4.19% |
| Other | 4 | NaN% |
16.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.89%
Male Poverty Rate
18.89%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Tallapoosa County, Alabama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tallapoosa County, Alabama is Black, with 34.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tallapoosa County, Alabama is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.74%.
Tallapoosa County, Alabama Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Tallapoosa County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,225 | 9.66% |
| Black | 432 | 5.20% |
| Native American | 5 | 9.80% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 8.55% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.35% |
Tallapoosa County, Alabama Veterans by Education
8.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.5%
Labor Force Participation
46.7%
Employment Rate
11%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
81.47%
Born in Tallapoosa County, Alabama
98.38%
Native Born
1.62%
Foreign Born
0.97%
Non Citizen
0.66%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.38% of Tallapoosa County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 81.47% having been born in Alabama. 0.97% 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