Tallapoosa County, Alabama
Tallapoosa County: county in Alabama, United States
About
Tallapoosa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 41,616 and a population density of 21 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 40,133 inhabitants. Its county seat is Dadeville. The county was created 193 years ago in 1832.
County Snapshot
Tallapoosa County at a glance
Tallapoosa County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
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Alabama counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
Alexander CityPopulation 14,142
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Quick Facts about Tallapoosa County
| Population | 40,133 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| Area | 1985 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 6.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 93.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.8624,-85.7975 |
| Named for | Tallapoosa River |
| Altitude | 591 feet / 180 meters |
| Capital | Dadeville |
| Establishment | December 18, 1832 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:56:31 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 20 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.7% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Tallapoosa County is located at 32°51'45"N 85°47'51"W (32.8624000, -85.7975000). It has 6 neighbors: Chambers County, Clay County, Coosa County, Lee County, Macon County and Randolph County.
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The largest city of Tallapoosa County is Alexander City with a population of 14,142. Other cities include, Dadeville population 3,007, Camp Hill population 934, Jacksons' Gap population 822 and New Site population 755. See all Tallapoosa County cities & populated places.
Tallapoosa County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tallapoosa County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander City | 14,142 | City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA |
| Dadeville | 3,007 | City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States |
| Camp Hill | 934 | Town in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States |
| Jacksons' Gap | 822 | Town |
| New Site | 755 | Town |
| Daviston | 203 | Town of the United States |
| Goldville | 54 | Town in Tallapoosa County, Alabama |
Official website of Tallapoosa County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Tallapoosa County decreased by 3.7% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41,616 | - | census |
| 2011 | 41,402 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 41,048 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 41,028 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 40,884 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 40,605 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 40,586 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 40,613 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 40,535 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 40,367 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 40,133 | -0.58% | estimation process |
People born in Tallapoosa County (1)
American outlaw Doc Scurlock was born in Tallapoosa County
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. |