Talladega
City in Talladega County, Alabama
Talladega is a city in Talladega County, Alabama, with 15,861 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 558 ft (170 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Waldo, 4.6 miles SE.
- 15,861residents (2020 Census)
- 558 ftelevation · 170 m
- 26.1 sq miland area · 67.5 km²
- 609 / sq mipopulation density
- 35160ZIP code
About Talladega
Talladega (, also ) is a city in and the county seat of Talladega County, Alabama, United States. It was incorporated in 1835. At the 2020 census, the population was 15,861. Talladega is approximately 50 miles (80 km) east of one of the state's largest cities, Birmingham.
The city is home to the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind, Talladega Municipal Airport, and Talladega College, a historically black college. The Talladega Superspeedway, and the International Motorsports Hall of Fame are located nearby. The First National Bank of Talladega (now First Bank of Alabama) is the oldest bank in the State of Alabama, being founded in 1848.
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Living in Talladega
- Median household income
- $44,198
- Median home value
- $121,900
- Median rent
- $776/mo
- Median age
- 40.9
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Talladega had 15,861 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,861 |
|---|---|
| Density | 609 per sq mi (235 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Talladega at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Talladega County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 15,861 (2020) |
| Land area | 26.05 sq mi (67.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.4318° N, 86.0995° W |
| ZIP code | 35160 |
| Official website | talladega.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0174592 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Talladega
- Waldo4.6 mi SE
- Lincoln10.4 mi N
- Munford10.7 mi NE
- Pell City13.0 mi NW
- Riverside14.2 mi NW
- Childersburg16.9 mi SW
- Oxford17.5 mi NE
- Bon Air17.7 mi SW
- Vincent17.8 mi W
- Ashland19.0 mi SE
- Mignon19.2 mi SW
- Millerville19.3 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Talladega
What county is Talladega in?
Talladega is in Talladega County, Alabama.
What is the population of Talladega, AL?
15,861 people lived in Talladega at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Talladega, AL?
The ZIP code of Talladega is 35160.
What is the elevation of Talladega?
558 feet (170 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Talladega?
Waldo (4.6 mi), Lincoln (10.4 mi), Munford (10.7 mi), Pell City (13.0 mi), Riverside (14.2 mi).
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