Tallapoosa County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Tallapoosa County is located in Alabama with a total population of 41,070. It is the 30th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tallapoosa County is 45.4 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tallapoosa County is $57,185. This is 8% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.2%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 7.5%. This is 56% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $144,800. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Tallapoosa County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Tallapoosa County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.3%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

18.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% 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 83.8%.