Population 21,198 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Talladega
Household size in Talladega
| Period | Talladega | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.31 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Talladega is a place of small households, averaging 2.25 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.56, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Talladega
| Period | Talladega | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.0 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.0 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.2 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.2, Talladega is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 35.9 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Talladega
| Period | Talladega | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Talladega (14.2%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 5.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Talladega
Renters in Talladega
| Period | Talladega | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.4% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.8% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.9% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.6% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a third of households in Talladega rent their homes (36.6%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in Alabama as a whole (29.8%). Among homeowners, 50.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Talladega
| Period | Talladega | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Talladega: 18.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Talladega
| Period | Talladega | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Talladega run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only 18 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Talladega
| Period | Talladega | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $611 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $614 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $725 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $791 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$180 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Talladega costs $791 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $180 a month since 2006–10, up 29%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Talladega
Bachelor's degrees in Talladega
| Period | Talladega | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Talladega: 14.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.6 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Talladega
| Period | Talladega | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.1% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.6% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.6% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.6% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Talladega never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 6.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Talladega
| Period | Talladega | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Talladega runs well above the national rate: 10.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 6.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Talladega compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talladega | 2.25 | 45.2 | 14.2% | 36.6% | 18.7% | 1975 | $791 | 14.3% | 80.6% | 10.0% |
| Renfroe | 2.38 | 38.6 | 15.7% | 26.3% | 20.6% | 1985 | $748 | 25.4% | 88.6% | 8.3% |
| Stockdale | 1.66 | 62.7 | 11.7% | 43.8% | 9.3% | 1987 | $756 | 5.6% | 88.9% | 11.9% |
| Waldo | 1.70 | 62.4 | 8.6% | 36.0% | 7.4% | 1984 | $785 | 7.5% | 88.7% | 5.5% |
| Woolfolk | 2.21 | 46.5 | 7.3% | 24.4% | 9.1% | 1987 | $752 | 13.7% | 86.9% | 1.0% |
| McElderry | 3.00 | 34.4 | 13.8% | 15.4% | 2.0% | 1990 | $728 | 7.5% | 80.4% | 16.4% |
| Winterboro | 1.97 | 51.5 | 21.0% | 35.3% | 11.2% | 1986 | $737 | 11.1% | 84.1% | 13.2% |
| Alpine | 2.03 | 49.7 | 12.6% | 20.1% | 21.5% | 1985 | $739 | 10.1% | 88.5% | 8.7% |
| Lincoln | 2.45 | 44.5 | 12.5% | 8.6% | 14.5% | 1992 | $869 | 20.3% | 90.8% | 3.4% |
| Chandler Springs | 2.06 | 53.6 | 8.5% | 30.3% | 8.6% | 1984 | $753 | 11.2% | 82.7% | 2.4% |
| Kymulga | 1.92 | 48.7 | 19.1% | 38.0% | 9.0% | 1980 | $740 | 13.6% | 94.0% | 2.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Talladega. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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