Tallapoosa County

Tallapoosa County, Alabama

125 N Broadnax St Rm 131
Dadeville, AL 36853
Phone: (256) 825-4268
Fax: (256) 825-1009

In east-central AL, west of Auburn; organized Dec 18, 1832 from Chickasaw cession. Name Origin: For the Tallapoosa River, which runs through it

Area (sq mi):: 766.23 (land 717.93; water 48.30) Population per square mile: 56.70
Population 2005: 40,717 State rank: 31 Population change: 2000-20005 -1.80%; 1990-2000 6.80% Population 2000: 41,475 (White 73.20%; Black or African American 25.40%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.00%). Foreign born: 0.40%. Median age: 39.30
Income 2000: per capita $16,909; median household $30,745; Population below poverty level: 16.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,238-$23,452
Unemployment (2004): 6.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.60% Median travel time to work: 25.10 minutes Working outside county of residence: 28.70%
Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Alexander City (14,971)

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