Tallapoosa is a city located in New Madrid County Missouri. Tallapoosa has a 2024 population of 72. Tallapoosa is currently declining at a rate of -2.7% annually and its population has decreased by -8.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 79 in 2020.
The average household income in Tallapoosa is $51,567 with a poverty rate of 14.49%. The median age in Tallapoosa is 45.4 years: 43.7 years for males, and 45.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tallapoosa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67 | 97.1% |
| Other race | 1 | 1.45% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 1.45% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24 | 2.88 | 95.8 | 4.2 |
| Married | 22 | 2.91 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 1 | 4 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 1 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
95.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12 | 24.49% |
| Associates Degree | 2 | 4.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 33 | 67.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 2.04% |
| Some College | 1 | 2.04% |
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 | 46 | 33 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 0%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,125 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,188 | $36,406 | $37,981 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$37,188
Average Earnings
$36,406
Average Male
$37,981
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Tallapoosa residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64 | 7 | 10.94% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 3 | 60% |
14.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.38%
Male Poverty Rate
13.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tallapoosa is Hispanic, with 60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tallapoosa is White, with 10.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 18.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 27.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.69% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 26.32% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,250 | $52,200 |
| Households | $58,500 | $51,567 |
| Married Families | $58,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
86.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
79.3%
Male Marriage Rate
93.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
5
Number of Veterans
5
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5 | 8.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.2%
Labor Force Participation
67.2%
Employment Rate
0%
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
92.75%
Born in Tallapoosa
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Tallapoosa residents were born in the United States, with 92.75% having been born in Missouri. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 63 | -2 | -3.08% |
| 2028 | 65 | -2 | -2.99% |
| 2027 | 67 | -1 | -1.47% |
| 2026 | 68 | -2 | -2.86% |
| 2025 | 70 | -2 | -2.78% |
| 2024 | 72 | -2 | -2.7% |
| 2023 | 74 | -1 | -1.33% |
| 2022 | 75 | -2 | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 77 | -2 | -2.53% |
| 2020 | 79 | -68 | -46.26% |
| 2019 | 147 | -2 | -1.34% |
| 2018 | 149 | -5 | -3.25% |
| 2017 | 154 | -3 | -1.91% |
| 2016 | 157 | -2 | -1.26% |
| 2015 | 159 | -1 | -0.62% |
| 2014 | 160 | -2 | -1.23% |
| 2013 | 162 | -1 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 163 | -3 | -1.81% |
| 2011 | 166 | -2 | -1.19% |
| 2010 | 168 | 0 | 0% |