Talladega County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Talladega County is located in Alabama with a total population of 81,170. It is the 19th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Talladega County is 42.2 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Talladega County is $56,249. This is 9% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.6%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 8.1%. This is 67% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $137,900. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Talladega County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Talladega County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 31.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 5.4%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.5%.