Talladega County, Alabama

County in Alabama, United States

County in Alabama

Talladega County

County

Talladega County Courthouse in Talladega

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Location within the U.S. state of Alabama

Alabama's location within the U.S.

Coordinates: 33°23′N 86°10′W﻿ / ﻿33.38°N 86.17°W﻿ / 33.38; -86.17
Country|  United States
State|  Alabama
Founded| December 18, 1832[1]
Named after| Creek for "Border Town"
Seat| Talladega
Largest city| Talladega
Area

• Total

| 760 sq mi (2,000 km2)
• Land| 737 sq mi (1,910 km2)
• Water| 24 sq mi (60 km2)  3.1%
Population

(2020)

• Total

| 82,149

• Estimate

(2023)

| 81,132
• Density| 110/sq mi (42/km2)
Time zone| UTC−6 (Central)
• Summer (DST)| UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districts| 3rd, 6th
Website| TalladegaCountyAL.org

* County Number 61 on Alabama Licence Plates

Talladega County is one of the sixty-seven counties located in the east central portion of the U.S. state of Alabama.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population was 82,149.[2] Its county seat is Talladega.[1][3]

Talladega County is included in the Talladega-Sylacauga, AL Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Birmingham-Cullman-Talladega, AL Combined Statistical Area.

## History

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Prior to Euro-American settlement in this area, it was occupied by the Abihka tribe of the Creek Confederacy.[4] The United States forced the Creek to agree to treaties by which they ceded their land to the US, ultimately resulting in Indian Removal to west of the Mississippi River, to Indian Territory.

Talladega County was established on December 18, 1832, from land ceded by the Creek Indians near the state's geographic center.[1] The county seat was established at Talladega in 1834.[1]

The name Talladega is derived from a Muscogee (Creek) Native American word Tvlvtēke, from the Muscogee etvlwa, meaning "town", and vtēke, or "border" - "Border Town" - a town indicating its location on the boundary between the lands of the Creek tribe and those of the Cherokee and Chickasaw.[5]

## Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 760 square miles (2,000 km2), of which 737 square miles (1,910 km2) is land and 24 square miles (62 km2) (3.1%) is water.[6] It is drained by Choccolocco Creek (archaic spelling: Chockolocko) and other streams.[7] The county is located within the Coosa River Valley and the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians, with the state's highest point, Mount Cheaha, being located on its northeastern border with Cleburne County.

### Adjacent counties

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* Calhoun County – north
* Cleburne County – northeast
* Clay County – east
* Coosa County – south
* Shelby County – southwest
* St. Clair County – northwest

### National protected area

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* Talladega National Forest (part)

## Demographics

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Historical population Census| Pop.| Note| %±

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1840| 12,587| | —
1850| 18,624| | 48.0%
1860| 23,520| | 26.3%
1870| 18,064| | −23.2%
1880| 23,360| | 29.3%
1890| 29,346| | 25.6%
1900| 35,773| | 21.9%
1910| 37,921| | 6.0%
1920| 41,005| | 8.1%
1930| 45,241| | 10.3%
1940| 51,832| | 14.6%
1950| 63,639| | 22.8%
1960| 65,495| | 2.9%
1970| 65,280| | −0.3%
1980| 73,826| | 13.1%
1990| 74,107| | 0.4%
2000| 80,321| | 8.4%
2010| 82,291| | 2.5%
2020| 82,149| | −0.2%
2023 (est.)| 81,132| [8]| −1.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
1790–1960[10] 1900–1990[11]
1990–2000[12] 2010–2020[2]

### 2020 Census

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Talladega County, Alabama – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race. Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop. 2000[13] | Pop. 2010[14] | Pop. 2020[15] | % 2000  | % 2010  | % 2020

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White alone (NH)  | 53,399  | 53,079  | 50,732  | 66.48%  | 64.50%  | 61.76%
Black or African American alone (NH)  | 25,206  | 25,953  | 26,340  | 31.38%  | 31.54%  | 32.06%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)  | 172  | 230  | 184  | 0.21%  | 0.28%  | 0.22%
Asian alone (NH)  | 159  | 329  | 395  | 0.20%  | 0.40%  | 0.48%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)  | 20  | 6  | 27  | 0.02%  | 0.01%  | 0.03%
Other race alone (NH)  | 35  | 60  | 206  | 0.04%  | 0.07%  | 0.25%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)  | 518  | 963  | 2,486  | 0.64%  | 1.17%  | 3.03%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)  | 812  | 1,671  | 1,779  | 1.01%  | 2.03%  | 2.17%
Total | 80,321 | 80,321 | 82,149 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 82,149 people, 30,602 households, and 20,515 families residing in the county.

### 2010 Census

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As of the census[16] of 2010, there were 82,291 people, 31,890 households, and 22,191 families living in the county. The population density was 112 inhabitants per square mile (43 inhabitants/km2). There were 37,088 housing units at an average density of 50 units per square mile (19 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 65.3% White, 31.7% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Nearly 2.0% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 31,890 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them; 47.2% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48, and the average family size was 2.98.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.4% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $36,948, and the median income for a family was $44,695. Males had a median income of $38,430 versus $27,404 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,713. About 15.3% of families and 18.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.1% of those under age 18 and 15.7% of those age 65 or over.

### 2000 Census

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As of the census[17] of 2000, there were 80,321 people, 30,674 households, and 21,901 families living in the county. The population density was 109 inhabitants per square mile (42 inhabitants/km2). There were 34,469 housing units at an average density of 47 units per square mile (18 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 67.02% White, 31.55% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. Nearly 1.01% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

In 2000, the largest ancestry groups in Talladega County were:

* English American 53%
* African American 32%
* Irish American 8.5%
* German American 6%
* Scottish American 2.4%
* Scots-Irish American 2.1%

There were 30,674 households, out of which 32.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them; 52.40% were married couples living together, 15.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.60% were non-families. 25.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50, and the average family size was 3.00.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.00% under the age of 18, 9.00% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 13.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $31,628, and the median income for a family was $38,004. Males had a median income of $30,526 versus $21,040 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,704. About 13.90% of families and 17.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.70% of those under age 18 and 18.20% of those age 65 or over.

## Government

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United States presidential election results for Talladega County, Alabama[18] Year  | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies)

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No. | % | No. | % | No. | %
2024 | 22,100  | 66.47% | 10,898  | 32.78%  | 252  | 0.76%
2020 | 22,235  | 62.35% | 13,138  | 36.84%  | 290  | 0.81%
2016 | 20,614  | 61.71% | 12,121  | 36.28%  | 672  | 2.01%
2012 | 19,246  | 57.60% | 13,905  | 41.61%  | 265  | 0.79%
2008 | 20,112  | 58.80% | 13,779  | 40.28%  | 313  | 0.92%
2004 | 18,331  | 61.31% | 11,374  | 38.04%  | 193  | 0.65%
2000 | 13,807  | 54.25% | 11,264  | 44.26%  | 380  | 1.49%
1996 | 10,931  | 47.99% | 10,385  | 45.59%  | 1,462  | 6.42%
1992 | 12,661  | 48.21% | 10,695  | 40.72%  | 2,908  | 11.07%
1988 | 12,973  | 60.32% | 8,291  | 38.55%  | 242  | 1.13%
1984 | 14,067  | 61.11% | 8,490  | 36.88%  | 463  | 2.01%
1980 | 9,902  | 47.97%  | 10,159  | 49.22% | 580  | 2.81%
1976 | 6,425  | 36.49%  | 10,577  | 60.07% | 606  | 3.44%
1972 | 12,763  | 73.12% | 4,567  | 26.16%  | 125  | 0.72%
1968 | 1,935  | 10.32%  | 3,099  | 16.52%  | 13,722  | 73.16%
1964 | 8,946  | 70.67% | 0  | 0.00%  | 3,712  | 29.33%
1960 | 4,723  | 44.86%  | 5,729  | 54.41% | 77  | 0.73%
1956 | 4,197  | 43.73%  | 5,243  | 54.63% | 157  | 1.64%
1952 | 3,588  | 41.52%  | 5,028  | 58.18% | 26  | 0.30%
1948 | 593  | 16.01%  | 0  | 0.00%  | 3,112  | 83.99%
1944 | 675  | 17.74%  | 3,102  | 81.50% | 29  | 0.76%
1940 | 534  | 11.84%  | 3,965  | 87.88% | 13  | 0.29%
1936 | 489  | 11.14%  | 3,751  | 85.42% | 151  | 3.44%
1932 | 617  | 15.51%  | 3,354  | 84.31% | 7  | 0.18%
1928 | 1,602  | 48.43%  | 1,693  | 51.18% | 13  | 0.39%
1924 | 628  | 26.04%  | 1,730  | 71.72% | 54  | 2.24%
1920 | 931  | 30.14%  | 2,137  | 69.18% | 21  | 0.68%
1916 | 447  | 22.39%  | 1,539  | 77.10% | 10  | 0.50%
1912 | 111  | 6.13%  | 1,312  | 72.49% | 387  | 21.38%
1908 | 351  | 25.23%  | 1,010  | 72.61% | 30  | 2.16%
1904 | 252  | 16.10%  | 1,264  | 80.77% | 49  | 3.13%
1900 | 1,393  | 44.07%  | 1,602  | 50.68% | 166  | 5.25%
1896 | 922  | 32.18%  | 1,854  | 64.71% | 89  | 3.11%
1892 | 108  | 2.02%  | 2,638  | 49.46% | 2,588  | 48.52%
1888 | 2,179  | 51.25% | 1,983  | 46.64%  | 90  | 2.12%
1884 | 1,779  | 57.83% | 1,278  | 41.55%  | 19  | 0.62%
1880 | 1,767  | 50.66% | 1,659  | 47.56%  | 62  | 1.78%
1876 | 1,309  | 39.39%  | 2,014  | 60.61% | 0  | 0.00%
1872 | 1,943  | 55.59% | 1,552  | 44.41%  | 0  | 0.00%
1868 | 1,771  | 59.37% | 1,212  | 40.63%  | 0  | 0.00%
1860 | 0  | 0.00%  | 74  | 2.99%  | 2,398  | 97.01%
1856 | 0  | 0.00%  | 1,134  | 55.86% | 896  | 44.14%
1852 | 372  | 35.50%  | 672  | 64.12% | 4  | 0.38%
1848 | 869  | 51.45% | 820  | 48.55%  | 0  | 0.00%
1844 | 633  | 42.65%  | 851  | 57.35% | 0  | 0.00%
1840 | 669  | 45.92%  | 788  | 54.08% | 0  | 0.00%
1836 | 376  | 47.66%  | 413  | 52.34% | 0  | 0.00%

The county is a Republican stronghold. However, Doug Jones, in his 2017 bid for the Senate managed to flip the county Democratic, due to sexual misconduct allegations against his opponent, Roy Moore. Donald Trump nevertheless won the county by wide margins against Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden in the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections respectively.

## Education

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Talladega County Schools is the local school district.

The Birmingham Supplementary School Inc. (BSS, バーミングハム日本語補習校 Bāminguhamu Nihongo Hoshūkō), a part-time Japanese school, has its office at the Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC facility in unincorporated Talladega County, near Lincoln. It holds its classes at the Shelby-Hoover campus of Jefferson State Community College in Hoover. The school first opened on September 1, 2001.[19][20][21]

## Transportation

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### Major highways

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* Interstate 20
* U.S. Highway 78
* U.S. Highway 231
* U.S. Highway 280
* State Route 21
* State Route 34
* State Route 76
* State Route 77
* State Route 148
* State Route 202
* State Route 235
* State Route 275

### Rail

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* CSX Transportation
* Norfolk Southern Railway
* Amtrak
* Eastern Alabama Railway

## Communities

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### Cities

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* Childersburg
* Lincoln
* Oxford (part of Oxford is in Calhoun County)
* Sylacauga
* Talladega (county seat)

### Towns

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* Bon Air
* Munford
* Oak Grove
* Talladega Springs
* Vincent (part of Vincent is in Shelby County and in St. Clair County)
* Waldo

### Census-designated places

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* Fayetteville
* Mignon

### Unincorporated communities

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* Alpine
* Bemiston (neighborhood in Talladega)
* Chinnabee
* Curry
* Eastaboga (part of Eastaboga is in Calhoun County)
* Fishtrap
* Hopeful
* Kahatchie
* Kentuck
* Laniers
* Liberty Hill
* Mardisville
* Old Eastaboga
* Renfroe
* Sycamore
* Winterboro

### Ghost town

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* Gantts Quarry

## See also

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

## References

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1. ^ a b c d e "ACES Winston County Office" (links/history), Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), 2007, webpage: ACES-Talladega.
2. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
4. ^ Swanton, John R. The Indians of the Southeastern United States, as Smithsonian Institution Bureau of American Ethnology Bulletin 137. (Washington: United States Government Printing Office, 1946) p. 81
5. ^ Jack Martin and Margaret McKane Mauldin, A Dictionary of Creek/Muskogee (Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 2000), s.vv. "Tvlvtēke," "Talladega."
6. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
7. ^ Ripley, George; Dana, Charles A., eds. (1879). "Talladega, a N. E. county of Alabama" . The American Cyclopædia.
8. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
9. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
10. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
11. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 24, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
12. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
13. ^ "P004 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Talladega County, Alabama". United States Census Bureau.
14. ^ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Talladega County, Alabama". United States Census Bureau.
15. ^ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Talladega County, Alabama". United States Census Bureau.
16. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
17. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
18. ^ "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". Retrieved November 21, 2016.
19. ^ "About Birmingham Supplementary School" (Archived May 12, 2014, at the Wayback Machine). Birmingham Supplementary School. Retrieved on May 11, 2014. "Mailing Address 1800 Honda Drive Lincoln, AL 35096 c/o Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC" and "Facility Jefferson State Community College, Shelby Campus 4600 Valleydale Road Birmingham, AL 35242 " Japanese page: "学校の概要" (Archive).
20. ^ "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Hoover city, AL." (Archived May 12, 2014, at the Wayback Machine). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on May 11, 2014.
21. ^ "Shelby-Hoover Campus." Jefferson State University. Retrieved on May 11, 2014. Use the Google Maps function to see the buildings and where they are in relation to the city limits.

## External links

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* Talladega County official website
* County community website
* Talladega County map of roads/towns (map © 2007 Univ. of Alabama)

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Municipalities and communities of Talladega County, Alabama, United States

County seat: Talladega

Cities|

* Childersburg
* Lincoln
* Oxford‡
* Sylacauga
* Talladega

Map of Alabama highlighting Talladega County

Towns|

* Bon Air
* Munford
* Oak Grove
* Talladega Springs
* Vincent‡
* Waldo

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* Fayetteville
* Mignon

Unincorporated
communities|

* Alpine
* Bemiston
* Chinnabee
* Curry
* Eastaboga‡
* Fishtrap
* Hopeful
* Kahatchie
* Kentuck
* Laniers
* Liberty Hill
* Mardisville
* Old Eastaboga
* Renfroe
* Sycamore
* Winterboro

Ghost town|

* Gantts Quarry

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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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