Tallapoosa County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Tallapoosa County, Alabama has a population of 40,938, the 30th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $59,356 and the median home value is $158,500. The poverty rate is 16.3%.

Tallapoosa County Quick Facts

Population 40,938

Median Household Income $59,35690% MOE ±$4,275

Median Home Value $158,50090% MOE ±$13,093

Poverty Rate 16.3%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.9%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Median Age 45.6 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 76.1%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.3%90% MOE ±1.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 87.1%

Cities/Places 10

Population 40,938 30th of 67

Median Income $59,356 7% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.3%

Unemployment 4.9%

How Tallapoosa County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	40,541	40,938	+1.0%
Median household income	$56,401	$59,356	No clear change (+5.2%)
Median home value¹	$134,516	$158,500	+17.8%
Median gross rent	$818	$765	No clear change (-6.5%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Tallapoosa

$59,356

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Tallapoosa

$158,500

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.0%

$25K-$50K 20.0%

$50K-$100K 33.0%

$100K+ 23.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.3%

$10K-$15K

5.2%

$15K-$20K

5.9%

$20K-$25K

5.7%

$25K-$30K

4.6%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

7.4%

$60K-$75K

11.9%

$75K-$100K

13.6%

$100K-$125K

8.0%

$125K-$150K

5.4%

$150K-$200K

5.2%

$200K+

5.4%

Employment

4.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

53.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.1%

Renter 23.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $765/mo 15.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.1%

18-34

18.8%

35-54

22.8%

55-74

29.0%

75+

9.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Tallapoosa County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Alexander City	14,606	$47,022	25.7%	$155,000
Dadeville	2,993	$67,147	8.4%	$171,600
Camp Hill	1,238	$31,833	29.2%	$65,000
Reeltown	980	$83,523	13.6%	$114,200
Jacksons' Gap	786	$32,228	18.3%	$114,100
New Site	750	$61,250	17.1%	$171,900
Hackneyville	471	N/A	10.8%	N/A
Our Town	372	N/A	13.2%	N/A
Daviston	193	N/A	7.4%	$120,800
Goldville	55	$48,750	0.0%	$33,800

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Population Overview

Tallapoosa County is located in Alabama with a total population of 40,938. It is the 30th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tallapoosa County is 45.6 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tallapoosa County is $59,356. This is 7% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $158,500. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Tallapoosa County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Tallapoosa County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.2%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% 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 87.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Tallapoosa County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Tallapoosa County, Alabama?

Tallapoosa County has a population of 40,938, making it the 30th most populous county in Alabama.

What is the median income in Tallapoosa County?

The median household income in Tallapoosa County is $59,356 with a poverty rate of 16.3%.

How many cities are in Tallapoosa County, Alabama?

Tallapoosa County contains 10 Census-designated places.