Population 40,938 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tallapoosa County
Household size in Tallapoosa County
| Period | Tallapoosa County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Tallapoosa County has 2.41 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.52, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the northwest.
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 Tallapoosa County
| Period | Tallapoosa County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.3 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.7 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.6 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.6, Tallapoosa County 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 41.9 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Alabama's 67 counties, only five are older.
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 Tallapoosa County
| Period | Tallapoosa County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Tallapoosa County (14.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Tallapoosa 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 Tallapoosa County
Renters in Tallapoosa County
| Period | Tallapoosa County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.7% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.3% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Tallapoosa County is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 52.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Tallapoosa County
| Period | Tallapoosa County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.2% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.5% of the housing in Tallapoosa County, 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.
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 Tallapoosa County
| Period | Tallapoosa County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Tallapoosa County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Tallapoosa County
| Period | Tallapoosa County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $568 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $626 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $694 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $825 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$257 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in Tallapoosa County pays $825 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $257 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the northwest.
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 Tallapoosa County
Bachelor's degrees in Tallapoosa County
| Period | Tallapoosa County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Tallapoosa County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 21.4%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 5.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
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 Tallapoosa County
| Period | Tallapoosa County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.0% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.2% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.3% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.1% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Tallapoosa County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 11.0 points, in line with the national trend. Compared with other Alabama counties, though, Tallapoosa County has a higher share of high school graduates than most.
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 Tallapoosa County
| Period | Tallapoosa County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Tallapoosa County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.7 points since 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).
Tallapoosa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallapoosa County | 2.41 | 45.6 | 14.7% | 23.9% | 22.5% | 1983 | $825 | 21.4% | 87.1% | 4.9% |
| Coosa County | 2.27 | 50.6 | 11.6% | 18.4% | 25.6% | 1986 | $660 | 13.5% | 83.6% | 5.0% |
| Chambers County | 2.57 | 42.5 | 16.8% | 28.2% | 18.9% | 1975 | $863 | 14.9% | 83.7% | 4.9% |
| Chilton County | 2.60 | 40.2 | 10.9% | 23.1% | 11.2% | 1987 | $852 | 16.1% | 85.2% | 4.7% |
| Talbot County | 2.33 | 50.2 | 12.3% | 20.4% | 16.9% | 1984 | $819 | 12.2% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| Upson County | 2.63 | 41.3 | 12.9% | 39.0% | 14.8% | 1976 | $870 | 15.8% | 85.9% | 3.9% |
| Hale County | 2.65 | 41.7 | 11.6% | 25.6% | 23.1% | 1985 | $852 | 18.5% | 83.5% | 6.4% |
| Crawford County | 2.83 | 44.9 | 7.8% | 18.6% | 14.6% | 1992 | $900 | 13.8% | 85.6% | 2.3% |
| Greene County | 2.38 | 44.5 | 24.0% | 38.4% | 21.7% | 1979 | $495 | 16.3% | 85.5% | 4.1% |
| Bibb County | 2.59 | 38.6 | 18.5% | 48.6% | 16.4% | 1977 | $1,123 | 25.6% | 87.2% | 8.4% |
| Jones County | 2.66 | 42.8 | 12.3% | 16.4% | 10.5% | 1990 | $956 | 18.6% | 90.9% | 3.8% |
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 Tallapoosa 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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