Tallapoosa County is located in the east central portion of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2020 census, the population was 41,311. Its county seat is Dadeville. Its largest city is Alexander City.
History
The name Tallapoosa is of Creek origin; many Creek villages were located along the banks of the lower river before Indian Removal in the 19th century. Tallapoosa County was established by European Americans on December 18, 1832. A southwest strip of the county was detached to become a portion of Elmore County when it was established on February 15, 1866.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (6.5%) is water. The county is located in the Piedmont region of the state.
The county is intersected by the Tallapoosa River.
Major highways
23px U.S. Highway 280
20px State Route 14
20px State Route 22
20px State Route 49
20px State Route 50
20px State Route 63
20px State Route 120
20px State Route 128
20px State Route 259
Adjacent counties
Clay County (north)
Randolph County (northeast)
Chambers County (east)
Lee County (southeast)
Macon County (south)
Elmore County (southwest)
Coosa County (west)
National protected area
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Demographics
2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 41,475 people, 16,656 households, and 11,809 families living in the county. The population density was 58 people per square mile (22/km2). There were 20,510 housing units at an average density of 29 per square mile (11/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 73.48% White, 25.36% Black or African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. Nearly 0.58% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 16,656 households, 29.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.00% were married couples living together, 14.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.10% were non-families. Nearly 26.50% of households were made up of individuals, and 11.60% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.44, and the average family size was 2.94.
The age distribution was 24.20% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 26.70% from 25 to 44, 24.90% from 45 to 64, and 16.60% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.10 males.
The median household income was $30,745 and the median family income was $38,148. Males had a median income of $28,557 versus $19,885 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,909. About 13.50% of families and 16.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.30% of those under age 18 and 15.60% of those age 65 or over.
2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 41,616 people, 16,985 households, and 11,762 families living in the county. The population density was 58 people per square mile (22/km2). There were 22,111 housing units at an average density of 31 per square mile (12/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 69.9% White, 26.6% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Nearly 2.5% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 16,985 households, 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. Nearly 27.2% of households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.42, and the average family size was 2.91.
The age distribution was 22.2% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% 65 or older. The median age was 42.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.
The median household income was $36,904 and the median family income was $47,918. Males had a median income of $34,625 versus $28,616 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,542. About 13.4% of families and 17.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.8% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.
2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 41,311 people, 16,205 households, and 11,183 families residing in the county.
Government
Communities
Cities
Alexander City
Dadeville (county seat)
Tallassee (partly in Elmore County)
Towns
Camp Hill
Daviston
Goldville
Jackson's Gap
New Site
Census-designated places
Hackneyville
Our Town
Reeltown
Unincorporated communities
Andrew Jackson
Bulgers
Cherokee Bluffs
Church Hill
Dudleyville
Equality (partly in Coosa County and Elmore County)
Fosheeton
Frog Eye
