Talladega, Alabama
Talladega: city in Talladega County, Alabama, United States
About
Talladega is a city located in the county of Talladega in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,676. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 15,300 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Talladega
| Population | 15,300 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| County | Talladega County |
| Postal code | 35160–35161 |
| Phone Area Codes | 256 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.4359,-86.1058 |
| Altitude | 558 feet / 170 meters |
| Capital city | Talladega is capital of Talladega County |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:01:42 (15th April 2026) |
| Population growth | -2.46% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 56℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Talladega Alabama Courthouse Square image
Geography
Talladega is located at 33°26'9"N 86°6'21"W (33.4359400, -86.1058000).
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According to census records, the population of Talladega decreased by 2.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,676 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,995 | 1.99% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,270 | 1.69% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,898 | -2.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,978 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,775 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,517 | -1.66% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,339 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,515 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,457 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,300 | -1.03% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 15,457 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 16,054 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 15,861 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 15,676 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.6% |
| White only, percent : | 47.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 48.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.4% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 44.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 856 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.1% |
Talladega zip code is 35160.
County name: Talladega, County
fips: 01121
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $86,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $914 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $362 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $548 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,553 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.34 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 79.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 74.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 17.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 18.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 19,034 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 85,728 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 319,937 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 214,269 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,743 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $27,719 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $18,675 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 27.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,217 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 570 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 496 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 425 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 718 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 143 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 942 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 653.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 23.98 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $131,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,114 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $327 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $609 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,943 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.42 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 17.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 23,324 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 322,295 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 244,277 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,142 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $36,068 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,989 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 23.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 858 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 488 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 263 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 155 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 627 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 63 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 723 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 654.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 19.49 |
Best Things to Do in Talladega
1Porter's Gap Trailhead
Rating: 4.9 (47)
53953 Ashland Hwy, Talladega, AL 35160, United States View details
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2Jemison Carnegie Heritage Hall
Rating: 4.9 (23)
200 South Street E, Talladega, AL 35160, United States View details
Phone: +12567611364 | Website available
3Davey Allison Memorial
Rating: 4.3 (21)
W Coffee St, Talladega, AL 35160, United States View details
Phone: +12566324261
4Hideaway Cove
Rating: 5 (1)
265 Lakeland Hills Dr, Talladega, AL 35160, United States View details
5Talladega Diamond Railroad Crossing
Talladega, AL 35160, United States View details
Services and Civic Places in Talladega
1Talladega Sewer Board
Rating: 2.3 (6)
100 S Court St, Talladega, AL 35160 View details
Phone: +12567612967 | Website available
2Talladega City Office
203 South Street W, Talladega, AL 35160 View details
Phone: +12563628186 | Website available
People born in Talladega (27)
People born in Talladega, including basketball player and trainer Bennie Swain, double bassist William Manuel Johnson, politician William W. Brandon, .
More notable people
- Taul Bradford (American politician (1835-1883)) he was born in 20/01/1835
- Sydney J. Bowie (American politician) he was born in 26/07/1865
- Thomas S. Plowman (American politician) he was born in 08/06/1843
- Tinsley R. Harrison (American physician) he was born in 18/03/1900
- Gertrude Michael (American actress (1911-1964)) she was born in 01/06/1911
- Charles Brown (American actor (1946-2004)) he was born in 15/01/1946
- Charles Lynwood Smith, Jr. (United States District Judge) he was born in 01/01/1943
- Dave Pope (American baseball player) he was born in 17/06/1921
- Dixie Parsons (American baseball player) he was born in 12/05/1916
- Eddie King (American Chicago blues guitarist and singer) he was born in 21/04/1938
- George Scales (American baseball player and manager) he was born in 16/08/1900
- Jack Nelson (American journalist) he was born in 11/10/1929
- Robert Smith Vance (United States federal judge) he was born in 10/05/1931
- Steadham Acker (Pilot) he was born in 31/03/1896
- Tom Bleick (American football player) he was born in 21/03/1943
- Tom Ragland (American baseball player) he was born in 16/06/1946
- Bob Jenkins (American football player (1923-2001)) he was born in 16/08/1923
- Lamar Looney (American politician) she was born in 16/01/1871
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Talladega, AL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102298 | Talladega College | Talladega (AL) | 35160 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Talladega, AL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATN | Anniston | 126 West 4th St | RAIL |
| BHM | Birmingham | 1819 Morris Ave. | RAIL |
| BRR | Brent, AL | 10393 Alabama Highway 5 | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Talladega.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Talladega Post Office | Talladega (AL) | 35160 |
Other cities in Talladega County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Talladega County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sylacauga | 11,939 | City in Alabama, United States |
| Lincoln | 6,326 | City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States |
| Childersburg | 4,781 | City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States |
| Munford | 1,345 | Human settlement in Talladega County, Alabama, United States of America |
| Waldo | 272 | Human settlement in Talladega County, Alabama, United States of America |
| Talladega Springs | 156 | Town |
| Bon Air | 109 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Talladega distances to largest Alabama cities
- Birmingham
- Huntsville
- Montgomery
- Mobile
- Tuscaloosa
- Hoover
- Dothan
- Auburn
- Decatur
- Madison
- Florence
- Prattville
- Phenix City
- East Florence
- Gadsden
- Vestavia Hills
- Alabaster
- Opelika
Map & Images (more maps)
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