Population 81,021 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Talladega County
Household size in Talladega County
| Period | Talladega County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Talladega County are small: just 2.34 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.56 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Alabama's 67 counties, only five 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 County
| Period | Talladega County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.6 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.7 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.1 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Talladega County is 43.1 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 38.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the north.
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 County
| Period | Talladega County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Talladega County than nationally: 14.3%, against 11.6%. Talladega County has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Alabama counties.
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 County
Renters in Talladega County
| Period | Talladega County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.0% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.6% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.7% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.0% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly three in ten households in Talladega County rent their homes (28.0%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 51.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the north. The renter share is up 1.0 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 County
| Period | Talladega County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Talladega County: 13.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 County
| Period | Talladega County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Talladega County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Alabama overall, where the median home dates to 1986. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 County
| Period | Talladega County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $639 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $662 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $765 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $837 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$198 | +$375 | +$606 |
Rent in Talladega County runs $837 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $198 a month from 2006–10, a 31% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northeast.
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 County
Bachelor's degrees in Talladega County
| Period | Talladega County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Talladega County: 16.5% 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 3.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
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 County
| Period | Talladega County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.5% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.5% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.8% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Talladega County never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.3 points, mirroring the country.
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 County
| Period | Talladega County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Talladega County: 6.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 5.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talladega County | 2.34 | 43.1 | 14.3% | 28.0% | 13.3% | 1982 | $837 | 16.5% | 85.8% | 6.8% |
| Clay County | 2.43 | 46.1 | 9.8% | 20.6% | 18.0% | 1983 | $631 | 14.4% | 82.5% | 2.4% |
| Shelby County | 2.67 | 40.9 | 8.5% | 18.6% | 6.6% | 1998 | $1,491 | 47.0% | 94.6% | 3.0% |
| Randolph County | 2.41 | 42.9 | 12.9% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1984 | $689 | 17.5% | 84.1% | 3.5% |
| Heard County | 2.74 | 41.0 | 10.5% | 27.7% | 10.6% | 1985 | $972 | 12.4% | 87.5% | 4.3% |
| Tuscaloosa County | 2.53 | 35.1 | 11.0% | 38.6% | 13.5% | 1992 | $1,138 | 33.2% | 91.0% | 6.4% |
| Coweta County | 2.76 | 40.6 | 11.9% | 21.6% | 5.8% | 1997 | $1,578 | 36.4% | 92.2% | 3.2% |
| Fayette County | 2.78 | 44.2 | 10.5% | 19.9% | 5.5% | 1994 | $1,957 | 50.4% | 94.7% | 3.9% |
| Spalding County | 2.69 | 40.3 | 17.4% | 37.3% | 9.0% | 1983 | $1,165 | 17.7% | 85.4% | 7.0% |
| Pickens County | 2.62 | 41.9 | 9.3% | 24.2% | 23.2% | 1983 | $636 | 13.0% | 85.8% | 4.9% |
| Henry County | 2.97 | 37.9 | 14.1% | 25.1% | 6.6% | 2000 | $1,830 | 30.0% | 93.1% | 6.1% |
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 County. 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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