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Talladega, AL


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Talladega, Alabama

Talladega, Alabama, in Talladega county, is 40 miles E of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 101 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. About 15,143 people people live in Talladega.

The People and Families of Talladega

In Talladega, about 45% of adults are married.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Talladega.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Talladega had a median family income of $36,296.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($550) in Talladega than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Talladega Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Talladega, about 65% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The city isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Talladega, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Talladega strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyTalladega Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyTalladega Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyTalladega Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 11%Talladega Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Talladega, AL

Comparing Talladega to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity78
Senior Citizens76
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Women48
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Well-Paid Single Men26
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults37
People Above Poverty25
Median Family Income26
People in Middle Class or Better25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times68
Walking and Biking to Work59
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents106
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime34
Low Property Crime12

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