Talladega is a city located in Talladega County, Alabama. Talladega has a 2025 population of 14,579 . It is also the county seat of Talladega County . Talladega is currently declining at a rate of -0.78% annually and its population has decreased by -3.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,149 in 2020.
The average household income in Talladega is $59,716 with a poverty rate of 22.87%. The median age in Talladega is 40 years: 39.6 years for males, and 40.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 104.0 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Talladega includes 54% Black or African American, 41.02% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (54%)
White (41.02%)
Two or more races (3.51%)
Other race (1%)
Asian (0.28%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.19%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,122 | 54% |
| White | 6,170 | 41.02% |
| Two or more races | 528 | 3.51% |
| Other race | 151 | 1% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.19% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Talladega's average per capita income is $36,293. Household income levels show a median of $46,820. The poverty rate stands at 22.87%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $69,949 | - |
| Families | $54,821 | $65,868 |
| Households | $46,820 | $59,716 |
| Non Families | $32,778 | $46,046 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate