Talladega, AL is a small city with a population of 15,782 people. Compared to the US population of 329,725,481, Talladega has a much lower population density of 599.91 people per square mile compared to 93.29 for the United States. The city offers many attractions and activities year round such as hiking trails at the Cheaha State Park, camping in the Talladega National Forest and visiting historic sites like Sturdivant Hall Museum. Local businesses include shopping centers like Eastwood Mall and Downtown Talladega Shopping Center. Other organizations in town include the Talladega Public Library and the Indian Valley Mine Historical Park that offer educational and recreational programs for all ages. Sports events such as NASCAR races at the Talladega Superspeedway are popular throughout the year.
The population in Talladega is 15,782. There are 619 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Talladega is 39.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Talladega is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Talladega
- 32.9% are married
- 14.3% are divorced
- 16.0% are married with children
- 31.3% have children, but are single
Race in Talladega
- 45.8% are White
- 48.1% are Black
- 1.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 4.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander