Tallapoosa County, AL

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Tallapoosa County Overview

41,251
TOTAL POPULATION
20,025
MALE POPULATION
21,226
FEMALE POPULATION
94.34
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.00
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,682
PER CAPITA INCOME
$63,358
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$53,282
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,651
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
17,431
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
51.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
10.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Tallapoosa County Area Codes

Race in Tallapoosa County

The most populous races in Tallapoosa County are White / Caucasian (28,516 | 69.1%), Black / African American (10,957 | 26.6%), and Two or more Races (1,174 | 2.9%).
Race in Tallapoosa County
Race# Population% Population
Asian1900.5%
Black / African American10,95726.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,0102.5%
Native / Alaskan260.1%
White / Caucasian28,51669.1%
Two or more Races1,1742.9%
Some other Race3880.9%
Total41,251100.0%

Ancestry in Tallapoosa County

The most populous ancestries reported in Tallapoosa County are American (4,426 | 10.7%), English (4,003 | 9.7%), Irish (3,905 | 9.5%), German (2,299 | 5.6%), and Scotch-Irish (934 | 2.3%), together accounting for 37.7% of all Tallapoosa County residents.
Ancestry in Tallapoosa County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1590.4%
American4,42610.7%
Apache10.0%
Arab250.1%
Austrian100.0%
Bahamian680.2%
Bhutanese110.0%
Blackfeet1120.3%
British1410.3%
British West Indian40.0%
Bulgarian140.0%
Burmese1160.3%
Canadian690.2%
Celtic60.0%
Central American1680.4%
Cherokee1130.3%
Choctaw730.2%
Colombian160.0%
Creek270.1%
Cuban60.0%
Czech20.0%
Danish50.0%
Dominican110.0%
Dutch1210.3%
Dutch West Indian10.0%
Eastern European470.1%
English4,0039.7%
European5761.4%
French1150.3%
French Canadian380.1%
German2,2995.6%
Greek490.1%
Haitian110.0%
Honduran1680.4%
Hungarian500.1%
Indian (Asian)470.1%
Irish3,9059.5%
Iroquois10.0%
Italian5951.4%
Japanese20.0%
Korean410.1%
Latvian110.0%
Lebanese250.1%
Lithuanian730.2%
Mexican7701.9%
Northern European170.0%
Norwegian420.1%
Pennsylvania German80.0%
Polish1570.4%
Portuguese140.0%
Puerto Rican100.0%
Romanian160.0%
Russian30.0%
Scandinavian560.1%
Scotch-Irish9342.3%
Scottish4641.1%
South American160.0%
Subsaharan African1590.4%
Swedish820.2%
Swiss100.0%
Thai670.2%
Ukrainian70.0%
Welsh1890.5%
Yugoslavian50.0%
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Immigrants in Tallapoosa County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Tallapoosa County came from Latin America (466 | 1.1%), Central America (350 | 0.9%), Mexico (250 | 0.6%), Europe (121 | 0.3%), and Asia (117 | 0.3%), together accounting for 3.2% of all Tallapoosa County residents.
Immigrants in Tallapoosa County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia1170.3%
Austria60.0%
Bahamas680.2%
Bulgaria140.0%
Cambodia20.0%
Caribbean900.2%
Central America3500.9%
China470.1%
Colombia260.1%
Cuba60.0%
Eastern Asia1120.3%
Eastern Europe220.1%
El Salvador70.0%
England40.0%
Europe1210.3%
Germany760.2%
Honduras930.2%
Korea650.2%
Latin America4661.1%
Mexico2500.6%
Netherlands130.0%
Northern Europe40.0%
Philippines30.0%
South America260.1%
South Eastern Asia50.0%
Trinidad and Tobago160.0%
Ukraine80.0%
Western Europe950.2%
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Sex and Age in Tallapoosa County

Sex and Age in Tallapoosa County

The most populous age groups in Tallapoosa County are 55 to 59 Years (1,578 | 7.9%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (1,693 | 8.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Tallapoosa County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years982 (4.9%)1,246 (5.9%)
5 to 9 Years1,080 (5.4%)1,442 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Years1,339 (6.7%)917 (4.3%)
15 to 19 Years1,410 (7.0%)1,077 (5.1%)
20 to 24 Years1,160 (5.8%)1,041 (4.9%)
25 to 29 Years1,080 (5.4%)1,255 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Years1,041 (5.2%)1,230 (5.8%)
35 to 39 Years995 (5.0%)1,100 (5.2%)
40 to 44 Years1,080 (5.4%)1,077 (5.1%)
45 to 49 Years1,138 (5.7%)1,285 (6.0%)
50 to 54 Years1,343 (6.7%)1,473 (6.9%)
55 to 59 Years1,578 (7.9%)1,693 (8.0%)
60 to 64 Years1,510 (7.5%)1,498 (7.1%)
65 to 69 Years1,293 (6.5%)1,482 (7.0%)
70 to 74 Years1,371 (6.9%)1,357 (6.4%)
75 to 79 Years920 (4.6%)841 (4.0%)
80 to 84 Years430 (2.1%)607 (2.9%)
85 Years and over275 (1.4%)605 (2.9%)
Total20,025 (100.0%)21,226 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Tallapoosa County

Median Family Size in Tallapoosa County

The median family size in Tallapoosa County is 3.09 persons per family, with single female/mother families (2,372 | 22.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.43 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (7,399 | 68.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.94 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Tallapoosa County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple7,399 (68.8%)2.94
Single Male/Father983 (9.1%)3.41
Single Female/Mother2,372 (22.1%)3.43
Total Families10,754 (100.0%)3.09

Median Household Size in Tallapoosa County

The median household size in Tallapoosa County is 2.46 persons per household, with single male/father households (983 | 6.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.66 persons per household. non-family households (5,684 | 34.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Tallapoosa County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple7,399 (45.0%)2.96
Single Male/Father983 (6.0%)3.66
Single Female/Mother2,372 (14.4%)3.51
Non-family5,684 (34.6%)1.16
Total Households16,438 (100.0%)2.46

Household Size by Marriage Status in Tallapoosa County

Out of a total of 16,438 households in Tallapoosa County, 10,754 (65.4%) are family households, while 5,684 (34.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 5,802, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 5,042.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Tallapoosa County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-5,042 (30.7%)
2-Person Households5,802 (35.3%)599 (3.6%)
3-Person Households2,578 (15.7%)34 (0.2%)
4-Person Households1,600 (9.7%)9 (0.1%)
5-Person Households572 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households101 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households101 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total10,754 (65.4%)5,684 (34.6%)

Female Fertility in Tallapoosa County

Fertility by Age in Tallapoosa County

Average fertility rate in Tallapoosa County is 77.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 139.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 74.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Tallapoosa County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years105 (16.0%)97.0
20 to 34 years489 (74.3%)139.0
35 to 50 years64 (9.7%)16.0
Total658 (100.0%)77.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Tallapoosa County

44.4% of women with births (658) in Tallapoosa County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 73.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Tallapoosa County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years28 (26.7%)77 (73.3%)
20 to 34 years200 (40.9%)289 (59.1%)
35 to 50 years64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total292 (44.4%)366 (55.6%)

Fertility by Education in Tallapoosa County

Average fertility rate in Tallapoosa County is 77.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 109.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school represent 33.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Tallapoosa County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School217 (33.0%)108.0
High School Diploma160 (24.3%)74.0
College or Associate's Degree163 (24.8%)52.0
Bachelor's Degree67 (10.2%)83.0
Graduate Degree51 (7.7%)109.0
Total658 (100.0%)77.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Tallapoosa County

55.6% of women with births in Tallapoosa County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 70.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Tallapoosa County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School65 (29.9%)152 (70.1%)
High School Diploma66 (41.2%)94 (58.8%)
College or Associate's Degree54 (33.1%)109 (66.9%)
Bachelor's Degree67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree40 (78.4%)11 (21.6%)
Total292 (44.4%)366 (55.6%)

Income in Tallapoosa County

Income Overview in Tallapoosa County

Per Capita Income in Tallapoosa County is $29,682, while median incomes of families and households are $63,358 and $53,282 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income41,251$29,682
Median Family Income10,754$63,358
Mean Family Income10,754$83,696
Median Household Income16,438$53,282
Mean Household Income16,438$71,359
Income Deficit10,754$10,651
Wage / Income Gap (%)41,25132.74%
Wage / Income Gap ($)41,25167.26¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index41,2510.49

Earnings by Sex in Tallapoosa County

Average Earnings in Tallapoosa County are $34,457, $40,733 for men and $27,399 for women, a difference of 32.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Tallapoosa County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male9,273 (52.4%)$40,733
Female8,429 (47.6%)$27,399
Total17,702 (100.0%)$34,457

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Tallapoosa County

The most common earnings brackets in Tallapoosa County are $100,000+ for men (937 | 10.1%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (685 | 8.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Tallapoosa County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less380 (4.1%)639 (7.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999271 (2.9%)417 (5.0%)
$5,000 to $7,499503 (5.4%)359 (4.3%)
$7,500 to $9,999138 (1.5%)259 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $12,499156 (1.7%)523 (6.2%)
$12,500 to $14,99934 (0.4%)285 (3.4%)
$15,000 to $17,499128 (1.4%)269 (3.2%)
$17,500 to $19,999168 (1.8%)527 (6.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499265 (2.9%)299 (3.5%)
$22,500 to $24,999435 (4.7%)531 (6.3%)
$25,000 to $29,999689 (7.4%)413 (4.9%)
$30,000 to $34,999654 (7.0%)685 (8.1%)
$35,000 to $39,999632 (6.8%)611 (7.2%)
$40,000 to $44,999772 (8.3%)280 (3.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999626 (6.8%)569 (6.8%)
$50,000 to $54,999318 (3.4%)305 (3.6%)
$55,000 to $64,999925 (10.0%)527 (6.2%)
$65,000 to $74,999541 (5.8%)218 (2.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999701 (7.6%)424 (5.0%)
$100,000+937 (10.1%)289 (3.4%)
Total9,273 (100.0%)8,429 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Tallapoosa County

Average earnings in Tallapoosa County are $45,055 for men and $30,583 for women, a difference of 32.1%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $70,032, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $38,080. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $61,012, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $19,354.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Tallapoosa County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$38,622$19,354
High School Diploma$38,080$24,924
College or Associate's Degree$47,690$28,661
Bachelor's Degree$70,032$46,629
Graduate Degree$68,889$61,012
Total$45,055$30,583

Family Income in Tallapoosa County

Family Income Brackets in Tallapoosa County

According to the Tallapoosa County family income data, there are 2,269 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 462 families (4.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Tallapoosa County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005274.9%
$10,000 to $14,9994624.3%
$15,000 to $24,9997747.2%
$25,000 to $34,9997216.7%
$35,000 to $49,9991,53814.3%
$50,000 to $74,9992,26921.1%
$75,000 to $99,9991,64515.3%
$100,000 to $149,9991,52714.2%
$150,000 to $199,9998077.5%
$200,000+4844.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Tallapoosa County

7+ person families (100 | 0.9%) account for the highest median family income in Tallapoosa County with $82,733 per family, while 2-person families (5,916 | 55.0%) have the highest median income of $30,526 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Tallapoosa County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families5,916 (55.0%)$61,052
3-Person Families2,704 (25.1%)$68,333
4-Person Families1,454 (13.5%)$68,095
5-Person Families553 (5.1%)$77,188
6-Person Families27 (0.3%)$0
7+ Person Families100 (0.9%)$82,733
Total10,754 (100.0%)$63,358

Family Income by Number of Earners in Tallapoosa County

The median family income in Tallapoosa County is $63,358, with families comprising 3+ earners (718) having the highest median family income of $110,735, while families with no earners (2,831) have the lowest median family income of $42,573, accounting for 6.7% and 26.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Tallapoosa County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,831 (26.3%)$42,573
1 Earner3,784 (35.2%)$49,405
2 Earners3,421 (31.8%)$88,465
3+ Earners718 (6.7%)$110,735
Total10,754 (100.0%)$63,358

Household Income in Tallapoosa County

Household Income Brackets in Tallapoosa County

With 3,205 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Tallapoosa County, accounting for 19.5% of all households. In contrast, only 625 households (3.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Tallapoosa County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,2337.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991,1346.9%
$15,000 to $24,9992,02212.3%
$25,000 to $34,9991,5129.2%
$35,000 to $49,9992,02212.3%
$50,000 to $74,9993,20519.5%
$75,000 to $99,9991,97312.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991,85711.3%
$150,000 to $199,9998885.4%
$200,000+6253.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Tallapoosa County

The median household income in Tallapoosa County is $53,282, with the highest median household income of $66,161 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 6,356 households (38.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $38,429, with 5,640 households (34.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Tallapoosa County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years269 (1.6%)$41,446
25 to 44 Years4,173 (25.4%)$52,016
45 to 64 Years6,356 (38.7%)$66,161
65+ Years5,640 (34.3%)$38,429
Total16,438 (100.0%)$53,282

Poverty in Tallapoosa County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Tallapoosa County

With 14.5% poverty level for males and 19.0% for females among the residents of Tallapoosa County, 6 to 11 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 578 males (39.6%) and 589 females (36.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Tallapoosa County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years231 (23.6%)416 (33.6%)
5 Years29 (17.6%)115 (35.2%)
6 to 11 Years578 (39.6%)589 (36.5%)
12 to 14 Years96 (12.2%)58 (13.9%)
15 Years23 (11.7%)28 (22.2%)
16 and 17 Years45 (7.8%)46 (9.6%)
18 to 24 Years212 (12.4%)188 (13.0%)
25 to 34 Years132 (6.3%)818 (33.0%)
35 to 44 Years184 (9.0%)438 (20.2%)
45 to 54 Years473 (19.1%)327 (11.9%)
55 to 64 Years398 (13.2%)436 (13.7%)
65 to 74 Years198 (7.7%)267 (9.5%)
75 Years and over225 (15.8%)276 (14.0%)
Total2,824 (14.5%)4,002 (19.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Tallapoosa County

According to the poverty statistics in Tallapoosa County, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.7% of males and 90.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Tallapoosa County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years748 (76.4%)821 (66.4%)
5 Years136 (82.4%)212 (64.8%)
6 to 11 Years881 (60.4%)1,024 (63.5%)
12 to 14 Years689 (87.8%)359 (86.1%)
15 Years174 (88.3%)98 (77.8%)
16 and 17 Years534 (92.2%)435 (90.4%)
18 to 24 Years1,495 (87.6%)1,264 (87.1%)
25 to 34 Years1,959 (93.7%)1,661 (67.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,862 (91.0%)1,731 (79.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,998 (80.9%)2,413 (88.1%)
55 to 64 Years2,613 (86.8%)2,755 (86.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,386 (92.3%)2,553 (90.5%)
75 Years and over1,204 (84.3%)1,692 (86.0%)
Total16,679 (85.5%)17,018 (81.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Tallapoosa County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Tallapoosa County show that 6.6% or 490 of the total 7,399 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 11.4%, comprising of 31 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Tallapoosa County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children4,781 (93.5%)333 (6.5%)
1 or 2 Children1,855 (93.6%)126 (6.4%)
3 or 4 Children242 (88.6%)31 (11.4%)
5 or more Children31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,909 (93.4%)490 (6.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Tallapoosa County

According to the poverty data in Tallapoosa County, 13.4% or 132 single-father households and 39.0% or 926 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 104 households (18.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 25 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Tallapoosa County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children28 (6.9%)61 (7.5%)
1 or 2 Children104 (18.0%)692 (51.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)148 (75.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Total132 (13.4%)926 (39.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Tallapoosa County

The poverty data for Tallapoosa County shows that 490 of the married-couple family households (6.6%) and 1,058 of the single-parent households (31.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 31 households (11.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 25 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Tallapoosa County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children333 (6.5%)89 (7.3%)
1 or 2 Children126 (6.4%)796 (41.4%)
3 or 4 Children31 (11.4%)148 (75.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Total490 (6.6%)1,058 (31.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Tallapoosa County

Employment by Class of Employer in Tallapoosa County

Among the 15,388 employed individuals in Tallapoosa County, private company employees (10,814 | 70.3%), local government employees (1,048 | 6.8%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (1,030 | 6.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Tallapoosa County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees10,81470.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6614.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,0306.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations7725.0%
Local Government Employees1,0486.8%
State Government Employees7995.2%
Federal Government Employees2521.6%
Unpaid Family Workers120.1%
Total15,388100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Tallapoosa County

According to the labor force statistics for Tallapoosa County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (33,913), 51.4% or 17,431 individuals are in the labor force, with 10.4% or 1,813 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 77.2% or 1,699 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 24.2% or 411 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Tallapoosa County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,056 (49.0%)97 (9.2%)
20 to 24 Years1,699 (77.2%)411 (24.2%)
25 to 29 Years1,784 (76.4%)268 (15.0%)
30 to 34 Years1,708 (75.2%)184 (10.8%)
35 to 44 Years2,917 (68.6%)172 (5.9%)
45 to 54 Years3,563 (68.0%)381 (10.7%)
55 to 59 Years2,257 (69.0%)183 (8.1%)
60 to 64 Years1,308 (43.5%)94 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years991 (18.0%)26 (2.6%)
75 Years and over166 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total17,431 (51.4%)1,813 (10.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Tallapoosa County

According to labor force statistics for Tallapoosa County, 66.4% of individuals (13,530) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (20,376) are in the labor force, with 9.5% or 1,285 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 74.3% or 4,981 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 27.1% or 454 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Tallapoosa County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,676 (44.6%)1,018 (27.1%)
High School Diploma4,455 (67.9%)466 (7.1%)
College / Associate Degree4,981 (74.3%)436 (6.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,422 (72.2%)258 (7.7%)
Total13,530 (66.4%)1,936 (9.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Tallapoosa County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Tallapoosa County are Management (1,151 | 7.4%), Community & Social Service (1,024 | 6.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (938 | 6.0%), Education Instruction & Library (663 | 4.3%), and Health Technologists (633 | 4.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Tallapoosa County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Tallapoosa County, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (92.8%), Architecture & Engineering (91.7%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (89.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (86.4%), Education Instruction & Library (85.8%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (79.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Tallapoosa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management750 (65.2%)401 (34.8%)
Business & Financial213 (39.2%)331 (60.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science306 (89.2%)37 (10.8%)
Computers & Mathematics51 (77.3%)15 (22.7%)
Architecture & Engineering178 (91.7%)16 (8.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science77 (92.8%)6 (7.2%)
Community & Social Service 327 (31.9%)697 (68.1%)
Education, Arts & Media121 (56.5%)93 (43.5%)
Legal Services & Support44 (62.0%)27 (38.0%)
Education Instruction & Library94 (14.2%)569 (85.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment68 (89.5%)8 (10.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating192 (20.5%)746 (79.5%)
Health Technologists86 (13.6%)547 (86.4%)
Total (Category)1,788 (44.7%)2,212 (55.3%)
Total (Overall)8,618 (55.2%)6,982 (44.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Tallapoosa County are Food Preparation & Serving (715 | 4.6%), Healthcare Support (649 | 4.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (605 | 3.9%), Security & Protection (300 | 1.9%), and Personal Care & Service (297 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in Tallapoosa County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Tallapoosa County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (95.1%), Security & Protection (87.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (82.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (93.5%), Personal Care & Service (82.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (51.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Tallapoosa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support42 (6.5%)607 (93.5%)
Security & Protection261 (87.0%)39 (13.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention165 (82.9%)34 (17.1%)
Law Enforcement96 (95.1%)5 (5.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving348 (48.7%)367 (51.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance454 (75.0%)151 (25.0%)
Personal Care & Service51 (17.2%)246 (82.8%)
Total (Category)1,156 (45.1%)1,410 (54.9%)
Total (Overall)8,618 (55.2%)6,982 (44.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Tallapoosa County are Office & Administration (1,839 | 11.8%), and Sales & Related (1,806 | 11.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Tallapoosa County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Tallapoosa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related912 (50.5%)894 (49.5%)
Office & Administration355 (19.3%)1,484 (80.7%)
Total (Category)1,267 (34.8%)2,378 (65.2%)
Total (Overall)8,618 (55.2%)6,982 (44.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Tallapoosa County are Construction & Extraction (1,113 | 7.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (793 | 5.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (63 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Tallapoosa County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Tallapoosa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry56 (88.9%)7 (11.1%)
Construction & Extraction1,113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair768 (96.9%)25 (3.2%)
Total (Category)1,937 (98.4%)32 (1.6%)
Total (Overall)8,618 (55.2%)6,982 (44.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Tallapoosa County are Production (2,021 | 13.0%), Transportation (734 | 4.7%), and Material Moving (665 | 4.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Tallapoosa County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Tallapoosa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,386 (68.6%)635 (31.4%)
Transportation559 (76.2%)175 (23.8%)
Material Moving525 (78.9%)140 (21.0%)
Total (Category)2,470 (72.2%)950 (27.8%)
Total (Overall)8,618 (55.2%)6,982 (44.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Tallapoosa County

Employment Industries in Tallapoosa County

The major employment industries in Tallapoosa County include Manufacturing (3,321 | 21.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,358 | 15.1%), Retail Trade (1,661 | 10.6%), Construction (1,456 | 9.3%), and Educational Services (974 | 6.2%).
Employment Industries in Tallapoosa County

Employment Industries by Sex in Tallapoosa County

The Tallapoosa County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (95.7%), and Utilities (94.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (85.9%), Educational Services (79.8%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (76.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Tallapoosa County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting95 (73.1%)35 (26.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,298 (89.1%)158 (10.8%)
Manufacturing2,354 (70.9%)967 (29.1%)
Wholesale Trade354 (95.7%)16 (4.3%)
Retail Trade764 (46.0%)897 (54.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing409 (68.6%)187 (31.4%)
Utilities226 (94.2%)14 (5.8%)
Information99 (61.5%)62 (38.5%)
Finance & Insurance167 (36.5%)291 (63.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing38 (14.1%)232 (85.9%)
Professional & Scientific169 (54.3%)142 (45.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support514 (72.0%)200 (28.0%)
Educational Services197 (20.2%)777 (79.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance549 (23.3%)1,809 (76.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation158 (65.8%)82 (34.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services414 (48.6%)438 (51.4%)
Public Administration339 (55.8%)269 (44.2%)
Total8,618 (55.2%)6,982 (44.8%)

Education in Tallapoosa County

School Enrollment in Tallapoosa County

The most common levels of schooling among the 7,721 students in Tallapoosa County are elementary school (1,981 | 25.7%), high school (1,709 | 22.1%), and middle school (1,452 | 18.8%).
School Enrollment in Tallapoosa County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5266.8%
Kindergarten6828.8%
Elementary School1,98125.7%
Middle School1,45218.8%
High School1,70922.1%
College / Undergraduate1,28716.7%
Graduate / Professional841.1%
Total7,721100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Tallapoosa County

Out of a total of 7,721 students who are enrolled in schools in Tallapoosa County, 664 (8.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 7,057 (91.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 89 (21.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2,236 (97.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Tallapoosa County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds328 (78.7%)89 (21.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,236 (97.2%)65 (2.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,956 (90.2%)213 (9.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,109 (95.0%)58 (5.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds444 (95.9%)19 (4.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds599 (81.8%)133 (18.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds229 (80.1%)57 (19.9%)
35 Years and over155 (83.3%)31 (16.7%)
Total7,057 (91.4%)664 (8.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Tallapoosa County

Education (1,301 | 22.9%), business (1,128 | 19.8%), science & technology (590 | 10.4%), arts & humanities (467 | 8.2%), and bio, nature & agricultural (377 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 5,688 individuals in Tallapoosa County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Tallapoosa County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics921.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3776.6%
Physical & Health Sciences1432.5%
Psychology1713.0%
Social Sciences2344.1%
Engineering3175.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies310.5%
Science & Technology59010.4%
Business1,12819.8%
Education1,30122.9%
Literature & Languages1272.2%
Liberal Arts & History2023.5%
Visual & Performing Arts1843.2%
Communications3245.7%
Arts & Humanities4678.2%
Total5,688100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Tallapoosa County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Tallapoosa County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Tallapoosa County are males with 2 vehicles (3,506, accounting for 41.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,397, making up 51.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Tallapoosa County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle65 (0.8%)61 (0.9%)
1 Vehicle1,252 (14.7%)1,318 (19.4%)
2 Vehicles3,506 (41.1%)2,397 (35.2%)
3 Vehicles1,980 (23.2%)1,807 (26.5%)
4 Vehicles858 (10.1%)778 (11.4%)
5 or more Vehicles877 (10.3%)451 (6.6%)
Total8,538 (100.0%)6,812 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Tallapoosa County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Tallapoosa County are 10 to 14 minutes (2,263 commuters, 15.3%), 5 to 9 minutes (2,040 commuters, 13.8%), and 15 to 19 minutes (2,001 commuters, 13.5%).
Commute Time in Tallapoosa County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4873.3%
5 to 9 Minutes2,04013.8%
10 to 14 Minutes2,26315.3%
15 to 19 Minutes2,00113.5%
20 to 24 Minutes1,4089.5%
25 to 29 Minutes8805.9%
30 to 34 Minutes1,67311.3%
35 to 39 Minutes2521.7%
40 to 44 Minutes5273.6%
45 to 59 Minutes1,74111.8%
60 to 89 Minutes1,0357.0%
90 or more Minutes4883.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Tallapoosa County

The most common commute times in Tallapoosa County are 10 to 14 minutes (1,215 commuters, 14.7%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (1,048 commuters, 16.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Tallapoosa County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes276 (3.3%)211 (3.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,190 (14.4%)850 (13.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,215 (14.7%)1,048 (16.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,009 (12.2%)992 (15.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes850 (10.3%)558 (8.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes405 (4.9%)475 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes884 (10.7%)789 (12.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes143 (1.7%)109 (1.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes357 (4.3%)170 (2.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,010 (12.2%)731 (11.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes615 (7.4%)420 (6.4%)
90 or more Minutes303 (3.7%)185 (2.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Tallapoosa County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Tallapoosa County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (1,067, 12.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,196, 18.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Tallapoosa County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM726 (8.8%)430 (6.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM833 (10.1%)141 (2.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM922 (11.2%)288 (4.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,067 (12.9%)568 (8.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM900 (10.9%)1,083 (16.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM962 (11.7%)1,196 (18.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM758 (9.2%)898 (13.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM453 (5.5%)285 (4.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM161 (1.9%)135 (2.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM218 (2.6%)56 (0.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM193 (2.3%)196 (3.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)55 (0.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM654 (7.9%)574 (8.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM410 (5.0%)633 (9.7%)
Total8,257 (100.0%)6,538 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Tallapoosa County

Occupancy by Ownership in Tallapoosa County

Of the total 16,438 dwellings in Tallapoosa County, owner-occupied units account for 12,409 (75.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 4,029 (24.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Tallapoosa County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units12,40975.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4,02924.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units16,438100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Tallapoosa County

Occupancy by Household Size in Tallapoosa County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household5,04230.7%
2-Person Household6,40138.9%
3-Person Household2,61215.9%
4+ Person Household2,38314.5%
Total Housing Units16,438100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Tallapoosa County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Tallapoosa County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3,465 (68.7%)1,577 (31.3%)
2-Person Household5,293 (82.7%)1,108 (17.3%)
3-Person Household1,721 (65.9%)891 (34.1%)
4+ Person Household1,930 (81.0%)453 (19.0%)
Total Housing Units12,409 (75.5%)4,029 (24.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Tallapoosa County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Tallapoosa County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,415 (54.8%)1,168 (45.2%)
High School Diploma3,918 (74.4%)1,350 (25.6%)
College/Associate Degree4,132 (76.3%)1,280 (23.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,944 (92.7%)231 (7.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Tallapoosa County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Tallapoosa County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2,44414.9%
35 to 44 Years1,99812.1%
45 to 54 Years2,62716.0%
55 to 64 Years3,72922.7%
65 to 74 Years3,30420.1%
75 to 84 Years1,67910.2%
85 Years and Over6574.0%
Total16,438100.0%

Housing Finances in Tallapoosa County

Median Income by Occupancy in Tallapoosa County

Median Income by Occupancy in Tallapoosa County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied12,409 (75.5%)$60,891
Renter-Occupied4,029 (24.5%)$28,191
Average16,438 (100.0%)$53,282

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Tallapoosa County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Tallapoosa County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000382 (3.1%)401 (10.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999279 (2.2%)167 (4.1%)
$10,000 to $14,999568 (4.6%)559 (13.9%)
$15,000 to $19,999641 (5.2%)502 (12.5%)
$20,000 to $24,999636 (5.1%)238 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,007 (8.1%)501 (12.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,424 (11.5%)597 (14.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,712 (21.9%)490 (12.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,717 (13.8%)262 (6.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,587 (12.8%)271 (6.7%)
$150,000 or more1,456 (11.7%)41 (1.0%)
Total12,409 (100.0%)4,029 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Tallapoosa County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Tallapoosa County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,990 (16.0%)327 (8.1%)
$300 to $4992,977 (24.0%)493 (12.2%)
$500 to $7992,850 (23.0%)1,405 (34.9%)
$800 to $9991,182 (9.5%)542 (13.5%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,945 (15.7%)537 (13.3%)
$1,500 to $1,999761 (6.1%)60 (1.5%)
$2,000 to $2,499369 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999108 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more227 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total12,409 (100.0%)4,029 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Tallapoosa County

Housing Structures in Tallapoosa County

Housing Structures in Tallapoosa County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached11,75571.5%
Single Unit, Attached1821.1%
2 Unit Apartments1631.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4422.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3071.9%
10 or more Apartments5133.1%
Mobile Home / Other3,07618.7%
Total16,438100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Tallapoosa County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Tallapoosa County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached9,976 (84.9%)1,779 (15.1%)
Single Unit, Attached83 (45.6%)99 (54.4%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)163 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments46 (10.4%)396 (89.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments15 (4.9%)292 (95.1%)
10 or more Apartments53 (10.3%)460 (89.7%)
Mobile Home / Other2,236 (72.7%)840 (27.3%)
Total12,409 (75.5%)4,029 (24.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Tallapoosa County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Tallapoosa County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room2 (0.0%)93 (2.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms319 (2.6%)516 (12.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms4,227 (34.1%)2,041 (50.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms4,934 (39.8%)878 (21.8%)
8 or more Rooms2,927 (23.6%)501 (12.4%)
Total12,409 (100.0%)4,029 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Tallapoosa County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Tallapoosa County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,492 (12.0%)513 (12.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,569 (12.6%)379 (9.4%)
Electricity8,917 (71.9%)3,103 (77.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene21 (0.2%)2 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels352 (2.8%)11 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used58 (0.5%)21 (0.5%)
Total12,409 (100.0%)4,029 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Tallapoosa County

Household Vehicle Usage in Tallapoosa County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle448 (3.6%)680 (16.9%)
1 Vehicle2,939 (23.7%)1,962 (48.7%)
2 Vehicles4,812 (38.8%)865 (21.5%)
3 or more Vehicles4,210 (33.9%)522 (13.0%)
Total12,409 (100.0%)4,029 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Tallapoosa County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Tallapoosa County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units6,5975,812
Median Property Value$115,800$142,100
Median Household Income$44,781$973
Monthly Housing Costs$405$223
Real Estate Taxes$381$988

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Tallapoosa County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Tallapoosa County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,557 (23.6%)722 (12.4%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,351 (20.5%)1,340 (23.1%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,431 (36.8%)2,598 (44.7%)
$300,000 to $499,999438 (6.6%)532 (9.1%)
$500,000 to $749,999381 (5.8%)294 (5.1%)
$750,000 to $999,999312 (4.7%)172 (3.0%)
$1,000,000 or more127 (1.9%)154 (2.6%)
Total6,597 (100.0%)5,812 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Tallapoosa County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Tallapoosa County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000511 (7.7%)33 (0.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,240 (18.8%)150 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999711 (10.8%)605 (10.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999994 (15.1%)296 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,211 (18.4%)430 (7.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999707 (10.7%)1,501 (25.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999740 (11.2%)1,010 (17.4%)
$150,000 or more483 (7.3%)847 (14.6%)
Total6,597 (100.0%)5,812 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Tallapoosa County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Tallapoosa County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,921 (44.3%)73,155 (1,258.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x691 (10.5%)3,040 (52.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x611 (9.3%)916 (15.8%)
4.0x or more2,181 (33.1%)430 (7.4%)
Total6,597 (100.0%)5,812 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Tallapoosa County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Tallapoosa County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8003,728 (56.5%)43 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,499667 (10.1%)3,369 (58.0%)
$800 to $1,499525 (8.0%)934 (16.1%)
Total6,597 (100.0%)5,812 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Tallapoosa County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tallapoosa County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tallapoosa County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,684 (99.0%)28 (1.0%)
6 to 18 Years5,931 (96.5%)218 (3.5%)
19 to 25 Years2,621 (83.4%)522 (16.6%)
26 to 34 Years3,158 (75.3%)1,036 (24.7%)
35 to 44 Years3,557 (85.0%)628 (15.0%)
45 to 54 Years4,640 (89.0%)571 (11.0%)
55 to 64 Years5,338 (86.1%)864 (13.9%)
65 to 74 Years5,397 (99.9%)7 (0.1%)
75 Years and older3,394 (99.9%)3 (0.1%)
Total36,720 (90.4%)3,877 (9.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Tallapoosa County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Tallapoosa County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,684 (99.0%)28 (1.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen5,931 (96.5%)218 (3.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,621 (83.4%)522 (16.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Tallapoosa County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Tallapoosa County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0006,619 (86.1%)1,069 (13.9%)
$25,000 to $49,9997,016 (87.5%)1,006 (12.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,448 (90.6%)768 (9.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,549 (95.8%)286 (4.2%)
$100,000 and over8,938 (92.5%)721 (7.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tallapoosa County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tallapoosa County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,585 (58.4%)1,304 (48.1%)
6 to 18 Years3,406 (55.4%)2,824 (45.9%)
19 to 25 Years642 (20.4%)2,162 (68.8%)
25 to 34 Years781 (18.6%)2,475 (59.0%)
35 to 44 Years837 (20.0%)2,884 (68.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,286 (24.7%)3,614 (69.4%)
55 to 64 Years1,797 (29.0%)4,021 (64.8%)
65 to 74 Years5,206 (96.3%)2,906 (53.8%)
75 Years and over3,372 (99.3%)2,253 (66.3%)
Total18,912 (46.6%)24,443 (60.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Tallapoosa County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Tallapoosa County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)46 (3.7%)
5 to 17 Years188 (5.9%)111 (3.7%)
18 to 34 Years381 (9.9%)589 (14.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,728 (23.1%)1,556 (19.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,092 (42.3%)784 (27.8%)
75 Years and over876 (61.3%)1,080 (54.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Tallapoosa County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Tallapoosa County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)46 (3.7%)
5 to 17 Years21 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years52 (1.3%)177 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years508 (6.8%)180 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years451 (17.4%)175 (6.2%)
75 Years and over494 (34.6%)294 (14.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Tallapoosa County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years62 (1.9%)4 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years40 (1.0%)197 (5.0%)
35 to 64 Years464 (6.2%)365 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years103 (4.0%)143 (5.1%)
75 Years and over58 (4.1%)230 (11.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Tallapoosa County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years186 (5.8%)107 (3.6%)
18 to 34 Years262 (6.8%)368 (9.2%)
35 to 64 Years712 (9.5%)579 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years275 (10.6%)197 (7.0%)
75 Years and over248 (17.3%)287 (14.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Tallapoosa County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)4 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years119 (3.1%)139 (3.5%)
35 to 64 Years869 (11.6%)1,205 (14.9%)
65 to 74 Years670 (25.9%)610 (21.6%)
75 Years and over428 (29.9%)971 (49.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Tallapoosa County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years28 (0.9%)4 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years116 (3.0%)185 (4.6%)
35 to 64 Years347 (4.6%)346 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years203 (7.9%)165 (5.9%)
75 Years and over54 (3.8%)197 (10.0%)

Technology Access in Tallapoosa County

Computing Device Access in Tallapoosa County

Computing Device Access in Tallapoosa County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop10,80365.7%
Smartphone13,51482.2%
Tablet9,18155.8%
No Computing Device1,6149.8%
Total16,438100.0%

Internet Access in Tallapoosa County

Internet Access in Tallapoosa County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home9,08355.3%
Cellular Data Only3,02618.4%
Satellite Internet1,4228.6%
No Internet3,30620.1%
Total16,438100.0%

Tallapoosa County Summary

Tallapoosa County is located in the east-central part of the state of Alabama, and is part of the Montgomery metropolitan area. The county seat is Dadeville, and the county has a total area of 602 square miles. As of the 2010 census, the population was 41,616.

History

Tallapoosa County was established on December 18, 1832, and was named for the Tallapoosa River, which runs through the county. The county was originally part of the Creek Nation, and was ceded to the United States in the Treaty of Cusseta in 1832. The county was originally part of Macon County, but was split off in 1832.
The county was home to several Native American tribes, including the Creek, Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw. The county was also home to several early settlers, including the family of William Weatherford, a Creek leader who was known as Red Eagle.

Geography

Tallapoosa County is located in the east-central part of the state of Alabama. The county is bordered by Macon County to the north, Elmore County to the east, Montgomery County to the south, and Chambers County to the west. The county has a total area of 602 square miles, of which 599 square miles is land and 3 square miles is water.
The Tallapoosa River runs through the county, and is the main source of water for the county. The county is also home to several lakes, including Lake Martin, Lake Martin Wildlife Management Area, and Lake Wedowee.

Economy

Tallapoosa County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism. The county is home to several large manufacturing companies, including Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, which produces automobiles, and Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, which produces automobiles and parts.
Agriculture is also an important part of the county's economy. The county is home to several large farms, and is a major producer of cotton, soybeans, corn, and peanuts.
Tourism is also an important part of the county's economy. The county is home to several popular tourist attractions, including Lake Martin, Lake Martin Wildlife Management Area, and the Tallapoosa River.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Tallapoosa County was 41,616. The population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.4 years.
The racial makeup of the county was 79.2% White, 17.7% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. 2.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,945, and the median income for a family was $45,945. The per capita income for the county was $19,945. About 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Tallapoosa County?
Total Population of Tallapoosa County is 41,251.
What is the Total Male Population of Tallapoosa County?
Total Male Population of Tallapoosa County is 20,025.
What is the Total Female Population of Tallapoosa County?
Total Female Population of Tallapoosa County is 21,226.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Tallapoosa County?
There are 94.34 Males per 100 Females in Tallapoosa County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Tallapoosa County?
There are 106.00 Females per 100 Males in Tallapoosa County.
What is the Median Population Age in Tallapoosa County?
Median Population Age in Tallapoosa County is 45.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Tallapoosa County
Average Family Size in Tallapoosa County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Tallapoosa County
Average Household Size in Tallapoosa County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Tallapoosa County?
Per Capita income in Tallapoosa County is $29,682.
What is the Median Family Income in Tallapoosa County?
Median Family Income in Tallapoosa County is $63,358.
What is the Median Household income in Tallapoosa County?
Median Household Income in Tallapoosa County is $53,282.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Tallapoosa County?
Income or Wage Gap in Tallapoosa County is 32.7%.
Women in Tallapoosa County earn 67.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Tallapoosa County?
Family Income Deficit in Tallapoosa County is $10,651.
Families that are below poverty line in Tallapoosa County earn $10,651 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Tallapoosa County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Tallapoosa County is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Tallapoosa County?
There are 17,431 People in the Labor Forcein in Tallapoosa County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Tallapoosa County?
51.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Tallapoosa County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Tallapoosa County?
Unemployment Rate in Tallapoosa County is 10.4%.