Talladega, AL

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Talladega

Bemiston / McCannsville

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Talladega

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

13.6%

Households with Children

27.6%

School Enrollment K-12

1,061

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.3%
School Age (5-17): 11.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.7%
Working Age (35-54): 26.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.9%
Seniors (65+): 17.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 22.3%
High School / GED: 40.0%
Some College or Associate's: 24.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 10.0%
Single Parents: 17.6%
Couples & Adults: 34.9%
Living Alone: 37.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 41.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
Asian: 1.0%
Black or African American: 50.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 46.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.8%
Other White: 53.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 52.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 1.2%
Caribbean: 0.5%
Other Black: 46.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 80.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 16.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.9%
Spanish: 2.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.9%
Elementary (1-4): 2.4%
Middle School (5-8): 3.7%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 9.5%
Not Enrolled: 76.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources