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Talladega County, Alabama
Talladega County, Alabama. Talladega County had 81,603 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.7% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. It holds 13 places (11 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 24 census tracts. GEOID 01121.
Talladega County is one of the 2 counties of the Talladega-Sylacauga, AL micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
81,603
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 82,149 · ACS 2020-2024: 81,021
Median household income
$57,776
±$2,457 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$149,200
±$10,547 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$785
±$29 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
How many people live in Talladega County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 82,149 residents in Talladega County. The Census Bureau estimates 81,603 for July 1, 2025, down 0.7% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 81,021 over 737 square miles of land.
| Measure | Talladega County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 81,021 | 5,086,768 | +634 |
| Households | 33,644±501 | 1,997,247 | +2,249 |
| Average household size | 2.31±0.03 | 2.48 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 38,547±64 | 2,337,265 | +686 |
Talladega County's population since 2000
From 80,321 in 2000 to 81,603 in 2025: up 1.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Talladega County?
Talladega County holds 13 places: 11 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Talladega with 14,840 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Talladega | 15,861 | $44,198 |
|---|---|---|
| Sylacauga | 12,578 | $50,017 |
| Lincoln | 6,845 | $57,145 |
| Childersburg | 4,754 | $52,338 |
| Oxford | 22,069 | $74,268 |
| Fayetteville | 1,422 | $100,255 |
| Munford | 1,351 | $42,284 |
| MignonGEOID 0148616 | 1,186 | $32,818 |
| Oak Grove | 564 | $47,857 |
| WaldoGEOID 0179488 | 258 | $29,000 |
| Bon AirGEOID 0108248 | 172 | $38,000 |
| Talladega SpringsGEOID 0174616 | 144 | $73,125 |
| Vincent | 1,982 | $52,813 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Talladega County?
The median resident of Talladega County is 42.0 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 19.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 61.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 29.8%. 2.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Talladega County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0±0.4 | 39.3 | +0.7 |
| Under 18 years | 20.6%±0.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.4%±0.1 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% | 5.6% | +0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 61.8%±0.2 pts | 63.4% | −0.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 29.8%±0.8 pts | 25.6% | −2.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 1.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0%±0.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.0%±0.3 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.4%±0.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0%±0.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 21.3%±1.4 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.1%±1.0 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.0%±1.2 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.5%±1.6 pts | 28.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.8%±1.1 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Talladega County earn?
Half of Talladega County's 33,644 households earn less than $57,776 a year (±$2,457), against $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 the median was $50,858 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,918 after inflation. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Talladega County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,776±$2,457 | $63,999 | +$6,918 |
| Mean household income | $72,732±$3,593 | $88,898 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,482±$1,564 | $36,087 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.8%±1.6 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.7%±3.3 pts | 21.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.0%±1.5 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.2%±1.5 pts | 87.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Talladega County?
Owners occupy 72.0% of Talladega County's occupied homes and renters 28.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $149,200 by its owner (±$10,547). The median renter pays $785 a month including utilities, and 36.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Talladega County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $149,200±$10,547 | $209,900 | +$19,608 |
| Median gross rent | $785±$29 | $1,007 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.3%±5.4 pts | 39.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,230±$43 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.0%±1.9 pts | 70.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 38,547±64 | 2,337,265 | +686 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.5%±2.5 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.2%±1.8 pts | 69.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 24.8%±2.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±0.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.4%±1.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Talladega County building?
Builders took permits for 195 new housing units across Talladega County in 2025 (123 single-family), 2.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Talladega County get to work?
84.8% of Talladega County's workers drive alone and 4.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.8%.
| Measure | Talladega County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.6%±1.4 pts | 58.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8%±1.3 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 84.8%±1.7 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4%±1.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.0%±1.0 pts | 8.8% | +1.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.0 min±1.4 | 25.5 min | +3.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Talladega County's census tracts?
Talladega County is divided into 24 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $24,835 (Tract 104) to $100,225 (Tract 115.01).
All 24 census tracts of Talladega County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Talladega County compare with Alabama's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 19th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 41st of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 19th of 67 |
| Median household income | 26th of 67 |
| Median home value | 37th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 30th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 36th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38th of 67 |
| Median age | 30th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Talladega County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.