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Tallapoosa County, Alabama
Tallapoosa County Courthouse Dadeville Alabama
County courthouse in Dadeville
Map of Alabama highlighting Tallapoosa County
Location in the state of Alabama
Map of the U.S
Alabama's location in the U.S.
Founded December 18, 1832[1]
Seat Dadeville
Largest city Alexander City
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

766 sq mi (1,984 km²)
717 sq mi (1,857 km²)
50 sq mi (129 km²), 6.5
Population
 - (2020)
 - Density

41,311
Congressional district 3rd
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website http://www.tallaco.com/
Footnotes: *County Number 62 on Alabama Licence Plates

Tallapoosa County is located in the east central portion of the U.S. state of Alabama.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population was 41,311.[2] Its county seat is Dadeville.[3] 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.[1] 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 766 square miles (1,980 km2), of which 717 square miles (1,860 km2) is land and 50 square miles (130 km2) (6.5%) is water.[4] The county is located in the Piedmont region of the state.

The county is intersected by the Tallapoosa River.[5]

Major highways[]

  • US 280 U.S. Highway 280
  • Alabama 14 State Route 14
  • Alabama 22 State Route 22
  • Alabama 49 State Route 49
  • Alabama 50 State Route 50
  • Alabama 63 State Route 63
  • Alabama 120 State Route 120
  • Alabama 128 State Route 128
  • Alabama 259 State Route 259

Adjacent counties[]

National protected area[]

  • Horseshoe Bend National Military Park

Demographics[]

Historical populations
Census Pop.
1840 6,444
1850 15,584 141.8%
1860 23,827 52.9%
1870 16,963 −28.8%
1880 23,401 38.0%
1890 25,460 8.8%
1900 29,675 16.6%
1910 31,034 4.6%
1920 29,744 −4.2%
1930 31,188 4.9%
1940 35,270 13.1%
1950 35,074 −0.6%
1960 35,007 −0.2%
1970 33,840 −3.3%
1980 38,766 14.6%
1990 38,826 0.2%
2000 41,475 6.8%
2010 41,616 0.3%
Est. 2021 41,023 [6] −1.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790–1960[8] 1900–1990[9]
1990–2000[10] 2010–2020[2]

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 inhabitants 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.[11] 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 inhabitants 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.[12] 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[]

Tallapoosa County racial composition[13]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 28,252 68.39%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 10,366 25.09%
Native American 84 0.2%
Asian 222 0.54%
Other/Mixed 1,243 3.01%
Hispanic or Latino 1,144 2.77%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 41,311 people, 16,205 households, and 11,183 families residing in the county.

Government[]

United States presidential election results for Tallapoosa County, Alabama[14]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 14,963 71.28% 5,859 27.91% 169 0.81%
2016 13,594 69.76% 5,519 28.32% 373 1.91%
2012 12,396 65.76% 6,319 33.52% 136 0.72%
2008 13,116 67.92% 6,063 31.40% 132 0.68%
2004 12,392 69.03% 5,451 30.36% 109 0.61%
2000 9,805 60.33% 6,183 38.04% 265 1.63%
1996 7,627 51.48% 6,071 40.98% 1,117 7.54%
1992 8,140 52.67% 5,703 36.90% 1,613 10.44%
1988 8,502 63.93% 4,598 34.58% 198 1.49%
1984 9,045 66.19% 4,458 32.62% 163 1.19%
1980 5,958 43.80% 7,260 53.37% 385 2.83%
1976 5,237 39.79% 7,614 57.84% 312 2.37%
1972 8,535 78.71% 2,113 19.49% 195 1.80%
1968 1,205 10.19% 1,331 11.26% 9,285 78.55%
1964 5,530 76.14% 0 0.00% 1,733 23.86%
1960 2,150 28.11% 5,460 71.39% 38 0.50%
1956 1,879 26.68% 5,070 72.00% 93 1.32%
1952 1,187 19.00% 5,055 80.89% 7 0.11%
1948 156 6.31% 0 0.00% 2,318 93.69%
1944 136 3.92% 3,326 95.88% 7 0.20%
1940 139 3.11% 4,325 96.65% 11 0.25%
1936 141 3.74% 3,625 96.10% 6 0.16%
1932 138 3.90% 3,391 95.87% 8 0.23%
1928 1,257 40.46% 1,849 59.51% 1 0.03%
1924 1 0.06% 1,713 99.59% 6 0.35%
1920 269 10.54% 2,257 88.44% 26 1.02%
1916 129 6.27% 1,892 91.98% 36 1.75%
1912 84 4.56% 1,586 86.06% 173 9.39%
1908 104 6.32% 1,343 81.59% 199 12.09%
1904 234 10.99% 1,791 84.08% 105 4.93%
1900 1,202 31.03% 2,557 66.00% 115 2.97%
1896 685 19.23% 2,691 75.53% 187 5.25%
1892 306 7.18% 2,470 57.94% 1,487 34.88%
1888 751 23.95% 2,385 76.05% 0 0.00%



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
  • Fosheeton
  • Frog Eye

See also[]

  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Tallapoosa County, Alabama
  • Properties on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage in Tallapoosa County, Alabama

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "ACES Tallapoosa County Office" (links/history), Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), 2007, webpage: ACES-Tallapoosa.
  2. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/tallapoosacountyalabama/PST045221. 
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx. 
  4. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_01.txt. 
  5. ^ Wikisource-logo "Tallapoosa, an E. county of Alabama". The American Cyclopædia. 1879. 
  6. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021". https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-counties-total.html. 
  7. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html. 
  8. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu. 
  9. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed (March 24, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/al190090.txt. 
  10. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000". United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf. 
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov. 
  12. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov. 
  13. ^ "Explore Census Data". https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0500000US01123&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2. 
  14. ^ "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/. 

External links[]

Coordinates: 32°51′41″N 85°47′50″W / 32.86139, -85.79722

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