Tallapoosa is a city located in Haralson County Georgia. Tallapoosa has a 2024 population of 3,192. Tallapoosa is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -1.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,227 in 2020.
The average household income in Tallapoosa is $64,822 with a poverty rate of 16%. The median age in Tallapoosa is 36 years: 35.7 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tallapoosa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,711 | 83.88% |
| Black or African American | 436 | 13.49% |
| Other race | 64 | 1.98% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,215 | 2.64 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Married | 635 | 3.46 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Non Family | 422 | 1.19 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Female | 129 | 3.52 | 23.3 | 76.7 |
| Male | 29 | 2.1 | 0 | 100 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
54.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 364 | 17.15% |
| Associates Degree | 77 | 3.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 165 | 7.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 106 | 4.99% |
| High School Graduate | 1,018 | 47.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 393 | 18.51% |
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 | 1,802 | 1,484 | 186 |
| Black | 236 | 190 | 0 |
| Other Race | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Hispanic | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Asian | 21 | 21 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $32,051 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,595 | $47,905 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,493 | $48,936 | $33,473 |
| Some College | $48,197 | $64,737 | $33,286 |
$39,493
Average Earnings
$48,936
Average Male
$33,473
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.91% of Tallapoosa residents speak only English, while 3.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,711 | 456 | 16.82% |
| Black | 436 | 61 | 13.99% |
16%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.81%
Male Poverty Rate
15.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tallapoosa is White, with 16.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tallapoosa is Black, with 13.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.96% |
| Some College | 8.94% |
| High School | 3.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 18.3% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,435 | $79,936 |
| Households | $58,008 | $64,822 |
| Married Families | $78,872 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,556 | $36,419 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.0%
Male Marriage Rate
54.0%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
187
Number of Veterans
187
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 48 |
| Korea | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| World War II | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 91 |
| 55 to 64 | 76 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 4.03% |
| Other Race | 64 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 100% |
| Black | 46 | 19.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
0.1%
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
84%
Born in Tallapoosa
99.35%
Native Born
0.65%
Foreign Born
0.34%
Non Citizen
0.31%
Naturalized
99.35% of Tallapoosa residents were born in the United States, with 84% having been born in Georgia. 0.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,149 | -8 | -0.25% |
| 2028 | 3,157 | -9 | -0.28% |
| 2027 | 3,166 | -9 | -0.28% |
| 2026 | 3,175 | -8 | -0.25% |
| 2025 | 3,183 | -9 | -0.28% |
| 2024 | 3,192 | -9 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 3,201 | -78 | -2.38% |
| 2022 | 3,279 | 26 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 3,253 | 26 | 0.81% |
| 2020 | 3,227 | 28 | 0.88% |
| 2019 | 3,199 | 16 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 3,183 | 11 | 0.35% |
| 2017 | 3,172 | 28 | 0.89% |
| 2016 | 3,144 | 5 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 3,139 | 19 | 0.61% |
| 2014 | 3,120 | 17 | 0.55% |
| 2013 | 3,103 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2012 | 3,104 | -28 | -0.89% |
| 2011 | 3,132 | -41 | -1.29% |
| 2010 | 3,173 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,789 | -16 | -0.57% |
| 1990 | 2,805 | 158 | 5.97% |
| 1980 | 2,647 | -249 | -8.6% |
| 1970 | 2,896 | 152 | 5.54% |
| 1960 | 2,744 | -82 | -2.9% |
| 1950 | 2,826 | 107 | 3.94% |
| 1920 | 2,719 | -430 | -13.66% |