Tallapoosa County, Alabama Demographics 2026
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%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Tallapoosa County Quick Facts
How Tallapoosa County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,070 | 40,938 | -0.3% |
| Median household income | $57,185 | $59,356 | +3.8% |
| Median home value | $144,800 | $158,500 | +9.5% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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.