Talladega, AL

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2021 Population

15,782

2.45% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.5

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

26.8%

0.95% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$31,795

5.67% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$96,300

9.93% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

5,130

2.79% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Talladega, AL had a population of 15.8k people with a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $31,795. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Talladega, AL grew from 15,405 to 15,782, a 2.45% increase and its median household income grew from $30,088 to $31,795, a 5.67% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Talladega, AL are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (50.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (41.2%), White (Hispanic) (3.12%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.88%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.02%).

None of the households in Talladega, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98% of the residents in Talladega, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Talladega, AL are Talladega College (147 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Talladega, AL was $96,300, and the homeownership rate was 54.2%.

Most people in Talladega, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Talladega, AL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Talladega, AL is home to a population of 15.8k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.71% of Talladega, AL residents were born outside of the country (427 people).

In 2021, there were 1.22 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.91k people) in Talladega, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.5k White (Non-Hispanic) and 493 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98%

2021 Citizenship

98.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98% of Talladega, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Talladega, AL was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Talladega, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Talladega, AL

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.91k ± 627
White (Non-Hispanic)
6.5k ± 684
White (Hispanic)
493 ± 293

5.33%

Hispanic Population

841 people

5.33% of the people in Talladega, AL are hispanic (841 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Talladega, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
47,376 ± 5,318 people
Guatemala
14,765 ± 2,979 people
Korea
9,877 ± 2,438 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 47,376 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 14,765 and Korea with 9,877.

Foreign-Born Population

2.71%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

427 people

2.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

324 people

As of 2021, 2.71% of Talladega, AL residents (427 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Talladega, AL was 2.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Talladega, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
250 ± 117
Gulf War (2001-)
194 ± 128
Gulf War (1990s)
66 ± 45

Talladega, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Talladega, AL employs 5.13k people. The largest industries in Talladega, AL are Manufacturing (1,305 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (711 people), and Educational Services (595 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($57,143), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($54,028), and Public Administration ($53,387).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,361. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

5.13k

2021 Value

± 562

2.79%

1 Year growth

± 15.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Talladega, AL grew at a rate of 2.79%, from 4.99k employees to 5.13k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Talladega, AL, are Production Occupations (1,069 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (396 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (384 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Talladega, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

5.13k

2021 Value

± 562

2.79%

1 Year growth

± 15.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Talladega, AL grew at a rate of 2.79%, from 4.99k employees to 5.13k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Talladega, AL, are Manufacturing (1,305 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (711 people), and Educational Services (595 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Talladega, AL, though some of these residents may live in Talladega, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,113

Median earning men ± $5,233

$24,606

Median earning women ± $3,266

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($71,193), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,096), and Public Administration ($51,622).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($56,786), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($55,089), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($53,056).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $48.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($20.5B) and Mixed freight ($19.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$267B

2020 Value in Alabama

$540B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

102% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $267B. This is expected to increase 102% to $540B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$30.3B
Florida
$20.6B
Tennessee
$13B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $30.3B, followed by Florida with $20.6B and Tennessee and $13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Talladega, AL. Showing the available data for Alabama.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.08%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Talladega, AL awarded 147 degrees. The student population of Talladega, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 579 male students and 624 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Talladega, AL are Black or African American (133 and 95%), followed by Two or More Races (3 and 2.14%), White (2 and 1.43%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (1 and 0.714%).

The largest universities in Talladega, AL by number of degrees awarded are Talladega College (147 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Talladega, AL are General Business Administration & Management (40 and 27.2%), General Psychology (22 and 15%), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (22 and 15%).

The median tuition cost in Talladega, AL for private four year colleges is $12,130.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,203 students enrolled in Talladega, AL, 48.1% men and 51.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 1,022 records, of which 53.6% were women and 46.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
22 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
40 degrees awarded
General Psychology
22 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Talladega, AL was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Talladega, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Talladega College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

147 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Talladega College with 147 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 56 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Talladega, AL, which is 0.615 times less than the 91 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 133 degrees mean that there were 44.3 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 3 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($12,130) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,756) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.898% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.82% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.21M), Some college (906k), and Secondary Education (641k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Talladega, AL was $96,300 in 2021, which is 0.393 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $87,600 to $96,300, a 9.93% increase. The homeownership rate in Talladega, AL is 54.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Talladega, AL have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Talladega, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Talladega, AL is $31,795. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Talladega, AL was Census Tract 109 with a value of $52,328, followed by Census Tract 111 and Census Tract 103.01, with respective values of $42,648 and $36,836.

Housing

Property

$96,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$11,955

$2,979

Median Property Taxes

±$390

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Talladega, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Talladega, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

54.2%

Homeownership

2021

61.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 54.2% of the housing units in Talladega, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 54.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Talladega, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 109
Census Tract 111
Census Tract 103.01

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Talladega, AL was Census Tract 109 with a value of $52,328, followed by Census Tract 111 and Census Tract 103.01, with respective values of $42,648 and $36,836.

The following map shows all of the places in Talladega, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$31,795

Median Household Income

± $3,286

5.5k

Number of Households

± 567

In 2021, the median household income of the 5.5k households in Talladega, AL grew to $31,795 from the previous year's value of $30,088.

The following chart displays the households in Talladega, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Talladega, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2021, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0218% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.6%)
Carpooled (10.6%)
Other (3.41%)

In 2021, 79.6% of workers in Talladega, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (3.41%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Talladega, AL have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.48% of the workforce in Talladega, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Talladega, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Talladega, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Talladega, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

26.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Talladega, AL (3.5k out of 13.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Talladega, AL is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

85.2% of the population of Talladega, AL has health coverage, with 33.7% on employee plans, 23.6% on Medicaid, 15.3% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 0.629% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Talladega County, AL see 3199 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.2% increase from the previous year (3070 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3199 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 4210 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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3,199 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Talladega County, AL

Primary care physicians in Talladega County, AL see an average of 3,199 patients per year. This represents a 4.2% increase from the previous year (3,070 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Talladega County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.5% under 18 years, 25% between 18 and 34 years, 34.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.2% were men and 55.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

14.8%

Uninsured

33.7%

Employer Coverage

23.6%

Medicaid

15.3%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

0.629%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Talladega, AL grew by 2.43% from 14.4% to 14.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Talladega, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.