Tallapoosa County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01123 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 40,938 | — | #1,188 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,356 | -21.0% | #2,142 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.6 years | +17.2% | #646 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $158,500 | -43.8% | #2,061 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $765 | -34.2% | #2,370 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% | +29.5% | #2,185 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Tallapoosa County has a population of 40,938, making it the #1,188 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.6 years, which is 17.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Tallapoosa County is $59,356, ranking #2,142 out of 3,222 counties — 21.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.3% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Tallapoosa County is $158,500 (-43.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $765/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.1%.
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91.6% of residents in Tallapoosa County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% below the national rate.
About Tallapoosa County, Alabama
Tallapoosa County, Alabama has a total population of 40,938, making it the 1,188th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Tallapoosa County is 45.6 years, which is 17.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Tallapoosa County is $59,356, which ranks #2,142 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Tallapoosa County is $158,500, 43.8% below the national median. Renters in Tallapoosa County pay a median gross rent of $765 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Tallapoosa County, 20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.3 min.
Tallapoosa County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 67.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (23.2%) and Two or More Races (4.9%).
All data for Tallapoosa 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.