Talladega Springs, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 166, Talladega Springs's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Talladega Springs is a small community located in Alabama, within Talladega County. The total population is 166. It ranks as the 531st most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Talladega Springs is 43.6 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Talladega Springs is $73,125. This is 14% higher than the state median of $63,999. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.1%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Talladega Springs, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $153,900. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Talladega Springs is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Talladega Springs has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 9.0%. The Black or African American population (9.0%) is well below the state average of 25.6%.

Education

6.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 78% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Talladega Springs, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.