Talladega County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01121 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81,021 | — | #718 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,776 | -23.1% | #2,278 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.0 years | +8.0% | #1,480 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $149,200 | -47.1% | #2,266 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $785 | -32.5% | #2,213 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.8% | +41.4% | #2,417 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Talladega County has a population of 81,021, making it the #718 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Talladega County is $57,776, ranking #2,278 out of 3,222 counties — 23.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.8% and unemployment stands at 6.8%.
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The median home value in Talladega County is $149,200 (-47.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $785/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.0%.
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91.9% of residents in Talladega County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% above the national rate.
About Talladega County, Alabama
Talladega County, Alabama has a total population of 81,021, making it the 718th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Talladega County is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Talladega County is $57,776, which ranks #2,278 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8%.
The median home value in Talladega County is $149,200, 47.1% below the national median. Renters in Talladega County pay a median gross rent of $785 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Talladega County, 16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.0 min.
Talladega County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 61.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (29.8%) and Two or More Races (5.0%).
All data for Talladega County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.