Tallapoosa County, Alabama
Tallapoosa County: County in Alabama, United States
About
Tallapoosa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 41,616 and a population density of 21 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 40,133 inhabitants. Its county seat is Dadeville. The county was created 192 years ago in 1832.
Quick Facts about Tallapoosa County
| Population : | 40,133 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alabama (United States) |
| Area : | 1985 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 6.5% |
| Land as percent of area : | 93.5% |
| Named for : | Tallapoosa River |
| Altitude : | 591 feet / 180 meters |
| Capital : | Dadeville |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1832 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:42:00 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 20 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.7% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tallapoosa County is located at 32°51'45"N 85°47'51"W (32.8624000, -85.7975000). It has 6 neighbors: Chambers County, Clay County, Coosa County, Lee County, Macon County and Randolph County.
Tallapoosa County map
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The largest city of Tallapoosa County is Alexander City with a population of 14,142. Other cities include and Dadeville population 3,007. See all Tallapoosa County cities & populated places.
Tallapoosa County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tallapoosa County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander City | 14,142 | City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA |
| Dadeville | 3,007 | City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States |
| Camp Hill | 934 | Town in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States |
| Jacksons' Gap | 822 | Town |
| New Site | 755 | Town |
| Daviston | 203 | Town of the United States |
| Goldville | 54 | Town in Tallapoosa County, Alabama |
- Official Website
Official website of Tallapoosa County
Tallapoosa County has 6 neighbours.
- Chambers County county in Alabama, United States
- Clay County county in Alabama, United States
- Coosa County county in Alabama, United States
- Lee County county in Alabama, United States
- Macon County county in Alabama, United States
- Randolph County county in Alabama, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Tallapoosa County decreased by 3.7% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 41,616 | - | census |
| 2011 | 41,402 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 41,048 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 41,028 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 40,884 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 40,605 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 40,586 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 40,613 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 40,535 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 40,367 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 40,133 | -0.58% | estimation process |
People born in Tallapoosa County (1)
American outlaw Doc Scurlock was born in Tallapoosa County
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |
