Tallassee is a city located in Elmore County Alabama. Tallassee has a 2024 population of 4,742. Tallassee is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -0.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,786 in 2020.
The average household income in Tallassee is $64,287 with a poverty rate of 8.09%. The median age in Tallassee is 40.6 years: 34.5 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tallassee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,442 | 66.52% |
| Black or African American | 1,575 | 30.44% |
| Two or more races | 148 | 2.86% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,069 | 2.44 | 53 | 47 |
| Non Family | 669 | 1.03 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
| Married | 595 | 3.14 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Female | 505 | 3.12 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
| Male | 300 | 3.08 | 7.3 | 92.7 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
53.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 265 | 7.46% |
| Associates Degree | 303 | 8.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 264 | 7.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 176 | 4.96% |
| High School Graduate | 1,535 | 43.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 194 | 5.46% |
| Some College | 813 | 22.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,579 | 2,287 | 422 |
| Black | 885 | 718 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 86 | 86 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 46 | 46 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,298 | $98,214 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,932 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,901 | $29,714 | $17,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,024 | $38,871 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,259 | $47,871 | $22,083 |
| Some College | $31,603 | $49,570 | $0 |
$30,259
Average Earnings
$47,871
Average Male
$22,083
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.38% of Tallassee residents speak only English, while 0.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,347 | 241 | 7.2% |
| Black | 1,534 | 168 | 10.95% |
| Hispanic | 79 | 39 | 49.37% |
8.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.82%
Male Poverty Rate
11.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tallassee is Hispanic, with 49.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tallassee is White, with 7.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 10.63% |
| High School | 9.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 77.19% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.33% |
| Female Employed | 6.97% |
| Male Employed | 3.31% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,682 | $78,876 |
| Households | $48,531 | $64,287 |
| Married Families | $64,832 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,386 | $30,211 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.8%
Male Marriage Rate
33.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
268
Number of Veterans
242
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 175 |
| First Gulf War | 54 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| World War II | 15 |
| Korea | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 142 |
| 75+ | 63 |
| 55 to 64 | 57 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 237 | 8.09% |
| Black | 27 | 2.14% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.2%
Labor Force Participation
49.6%
Employment Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.96%
Born in Tallassee
98.55%
Native Born
1.45%
Foreign Born
1.45%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.55% of Tallassee residents were born in the United States, with 79.96% having been born in Alabama. 1.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,687 | -11 | -0.23% |
| 2028 | 4,698 | -11 | -0.23% |
| 2027 | 4,709 | -11 | -0.23% |
| 2026 | 4,720 | -11 | -0.23% |
| 2025 | 4,731 | -11 | -0.23% |
| 2024 | 4,742 | -11 | -0.23% |
| 2023 | 4,753 | -11 | -0.23% |
| 2022 | 4,764 | -29 | -0.61% |
| 2021 | 4,793 | 7 | 0.15% |
| 2020 | 4,786 | 311 | 6.95% |
| 2019 | 4,475 | -24 | -0.53% |
| 2018 | 4,499 | -20 | -0.44% |
| 2017 | 4,519 | -16 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 4,535 | -20 | -0.44% |
| 2015 | 4,555 | -40 | -0.87% |
| 2014 | 4,595 | -31 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 4,626 | -11 | -0.24% |
| 2012 | 4,637 | -27 | -0.58% |
| 2011 | 4,664 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 4,664 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,934 | -178 | -3.48% |
| 1990 | 5,112 | 349 | 7.33% |
| 1980 | 4,763 | -46 | -0.96% |
| 1970 | 4,809 | -125 | -2.53% |
| 1960 | 4,934 | 709 | 16.78% |
| 1950 | 4,225 | -462 | -9.86% |