Talladega, Alabama Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Talladega, Alabama is 15,041 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 49th-largest city in Alabama. The median household income is $46,820, the median home value is $116,600, and the median age is 40.0.
The population has declined 8.2% since 2010 (16,010 → 14,693).
15,041
Population
577
People / sq mi
$46,820
Median Income
$116,600
Median Home Value
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Talladega covers 26.1 sq mi of land at 577 people per square mile.
About Talladega, AL
What sets Talladega apart is where people work — remote work is unusually rare here, at 3.1% versus 14.0% nationally. With 15,041 residents, Talladega is a city in Alabama. It ranks #49 among cities in Alabama by population.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $46,820, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US cities: 23.3%, above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $116,600, with typical rent around $765.
Talladega is among the least college-educated US cities, at 13.9% — below the national 35.0%. Almost everyone commutes — only 3.1% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
Talladega city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Talladega city had a population of 16,010 in 2010 and 14,693 in 2024, a -8.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 16,270 in 2012. Average annual growth rate: -0.60%.
14,693
Population (2024)
16,010
Population (2010)
16,270
Peak (2012)
-0.60%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,010 |
| 2011 | 15,995 |
| 2012 | 16,270 |
| 2013 | 15,898 |
| 2014 | 15,978 |
| 2015 | 15,775 |
| 2016 | 15,517 |
| 2017 | 15,339 |
| 2018 | 15,515 |
| 2019 | 15,457 |
| 2020 | 15,149 |
| 2021 | 14,707 |
| 2022 | 14,660 |
| 2023 | 14,628 |
| 2024 | 14,693 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 41.0% |
| Black or African American | 54.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.2% |
Economy & Income
$46,820
Median Household Income
$22,287
Per Capita Income
23.3%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$116,600
Median Home Value
$765
Median Rent
55.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
75.8%
High School+
13.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
80.2%
Public Transit
3.1%
Work From Home
22.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
15.4%
Foreign Born
95.2%
Non-English at Home
4.3%
Veterans
21.7%
With Disability
90.8%
Health Insurance
88.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 26.6% |
| Manufacturing | 23.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.0% |
| Construction | 6.9% |
| Public Administration | 5.3% |
| Retail Trade | 4.9% |
| Information | 4.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 2.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Talladega, Alabama has a population of 15,041 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 49th-largest city in Alabama.
The median household income in Talladega, Alabama is $46,820, with 23.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Talladega, Alabama is $116,600, with median monthly rent at $765 and a homeownership rate of 55.9%.
The median age in Talladega, Alabama is 40.0 years. The population is 51.0% male and 49.0% female.
The population has declined 8.2% since 2010 (16,010 → 14,693).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.