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Talladega, AL
City in Talladega County, Alabama.
Population
14,760
Land area
26.1sq mi
People per sq mi
567
ZIP codes
0
Talladega and its ZIP codes
Talladega at a glance
- Talladega is about 5.6 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 50th among 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- The median household income is $44,198, 31% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,900 (42% below Alabama) and median rent is $776 a month.
Local data for Talladega, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Talladega, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,198
Poverty rate
25.6%
Median home value
$121,900
Median rent
$776/mo
Homeownership
55.4%
Bachelor's or higher
13.6%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,018), Scottish Americans (256), Mexican Americans (206).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Talladega County. PPP loans are for Talladega.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,802
31,617 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,757
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$637M
FY 2026, $7,758 per person
How people get to work
Talladega, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.2%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Talladega, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
554
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
310
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
56.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Talladega, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.8%
U.S. 33.3% +13.5 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities near Talladega
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaldoTown | 5 mi | 2.8 |
| MunfordTown | 10 mi | 2.6 |
| LincolnCity | 11 mi | 25.7 |
| Pell CityCity | 13 mi | 25 |
| RiversideCity | 14 mi | 8.7 |
| OxfordCity | 14 mi | 31.9 |
| Bon AirTown | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| ChildersburgCity | 18 mi | 12.3 |
| Hobson CityTown | 19 mi | 1 |
| VincentTown | 19 mi | 20.6 |
| AshlandTown | 19 mi | 7.3 |
| MillervilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.7 |
| MignonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2 |
| West End-Cobb TownCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.1 |
| HarpersvilleTown | 20 mi | 22 |
| SylacaugaCity | 20 mi | 20.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Talladega, AL in?
- Talladega is in Talladega County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Talladega, AL?
- About 14,760 people live in Talladega, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Talladega?
- Nearby places include Waldo (5 mi), Munford (10 mi), Lincoln (11 mi), Pell City (13 mi), Riverside (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023