Talladega County, Alabama
Talladega County: County in Alabama, United States
About
Talladega County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 82,291 and a population density of 42 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 79,985 inhabitants. Its county seat is Talladega. The county was created 191 years ago in 1832.
Talladega County is a county located in east-central Alabama with a population of 82,149 as of 2020. Its county seat is Talladega.
Facts
- 🏛️ Talladega County is located in east-central Alabama.
- 📅 It was established on December 18, 1832, from land ceded by the Creek Indians.
- 📍 The county seat is Talladega, and it is part of the Talladega-Sylacauga Micropolitan Statistical Area.
- 🗺️ It covers a total area of 760 square miles (2,000 km2), with 737 square miles (1,910 km2) as land and 24 square miles (62 km2) as water.
- 🏞️ The county is situated within the Coosa River Valley and the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians, featuring the state's highest point, Mount Cheaha, on its northeastern border.
- 🌐 As of the 2020 census, the population was 82,149.
- 🏛️ Talladega County is known for its Republican stronghold, although it was won by Doug Jones in the 2017 Senate race due to specific circumstances.
- 🏢 The local school district is Talladega County Schools, and it is also home to the Birmingham Supplementary School Inc., a part-time Japanese school.
- 🚙 Major highways and rail lines serve the county, connecting it to various areas within Alabama.
- 🏙️ The county consists of cities like Childersburg, Lincoln, Oxford (partly in Calhoun County), Sylacauga, and the county seat, Talladega, along with several towns and census-designated places. It also has various unincorporated communities and a ghost town named Gantts Quarry.
- 🗺️ Population data of U.S. counties from 1900 to 1990 can be found at the United States Census Bureau.
- 📊 Census 2000 PHC-T-4 provides ranking tables for counties in 1990 and 2000.
- 🌐 The United States Census Bureau's website is a valuable resource for census-related information.
- 📅 "Explore Census Data" offers data up to December 11, 2021.
- 🗳️ "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections" is a useful tool for election-related information.
- 🏫 "Birmingham Supplementary School" has a mailing address at 1800 Honda Drive Lincoln, AL 35096, and a facility at Jefferson State Community College, Shelby Campus, 4600 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL 35242.
- 📍 "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP" offers details about Hoover city, AL.
- 🎓 "Shelby-Hoover Campus" can be found at Jefferson State University.
- 🌐 External links include Talladega County's official website, a community website, and a county map.
- 🌍 The coordinates of the location are 33°23′N 86°10′W.
Quick Facts about Talladega County
Population : | 79,985 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Alabama (United States) |
Plate code : | 61 |
Area : | 1969 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 3.1% |
Land as percent of area : | 96.9% |
Altitude : | 587 feet / 179 meters |
Capital : | Talladega |
Establishment : | December 12, 1832 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 01:07:30 (9th October 2024) |
Density : | 41 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -2.88% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Talladega County is located at 33°22'48"N 86°9'57"W (33.3800600, -86.1659100). It has 6 neighbors: Calhoun County, Clay County, Cleburne County, Coosa County, Saint Clair County and Shelby County.
Talladega County map
The largest city of Talladega County is Talladega with a population of 15,300. Other cities include, Sylacauga population 11,939, Lincoln population 6,326, Childersburg population 4,781 and Munford population 1,345. See all Talladega County cities & populated places.
Talladega County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Talladega County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Talladega | 15,300 | City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States |
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 |
Mignon | 1,284 | Census designated place |
Waldo | 272 | Human settlement in Talladega County, Alabama, United States of America |
Talladega Springs | 156 | Town |
Bon Air | 109 | Town of the United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Talladega County
Talladega County has 6 neighbours.
- Calhoun County county in Alabama, United States
- Clay County county in Alabama, United States
- Cleburne County county in Alabama, United States
- Coosa County county in Alabama, United States
- Saint Clair County county in Alabama, United States
- Shelby County county in Alabama, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Talladega County decreased by 2.88% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 82,291 | - | census |
2011 | 81,863 | -0.52% | estimation process |
2012 | 82,146 | 0.34% | estimation process |
2013 | 81,578 | -0.7% | estimation process |
2014 | 81,512 | -0.08% | estimation process |
2015 | 81,128 | -0.47% | estimation process |
2016 | 80,552 | -0.72% | estimation process |
2017 | 80,142 | -0.51% | estimation process |
2018 | 80,137 | -0.01% | estimation process |
2019 | 79,978 | -0.2% | estimation process |
2020 | 79,985 | 0.01% | estimation process |
People born in Talladega County (2)
People born in Talladega County, including actress Ethlyne Clair, businessperson Green B. Adair, .
List
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |