Alabama

Talladega

82,149
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Talladega

Talladega, Alabama, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 12,587. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 82,149.

Its recorded population peaked at 82,291 in 2010.

On the ground today, 15 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Talladega (November 9, 1813), Creek War – Battle of Talladega November 9 1813, Battle of Hillabee, and 26 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202082,149
201082,291
200080,321
199074,107
198073,826
197065,280
196065,495
195063,639
194051,832
193045,241
192041,005
191037,921
190035,773
189029,346
188023,360
187018,064
186023,520
185018,624
184012,587
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Talladega

Military engagements that took place in Talladega, Alabama.

Battle of Talladega (November 9, 1813)
1813
Creek War – Battle of Talladega November 9 1813
1813
Battle of Hillabee
1813
Battle of Hillabee (Creek War Massacre)
1813
Creek War — Battle of Talladega
1813
Battle of Talladega Nov 9 1813
1813
Battle of Emuckfaw Creek
1814
Battle of Emuckfaw January 22 1814
1814
Battle of Emuckfaw Creek (Jan 22 1814)
1814
Confederate Gunboat Operations on Coosa River (1862–1863)
1862
Battle of Talladega (Skirmish)
1864
Skirmish at Munford
1865
Wilson's Raid — Talladega Occupation
1865
Action at Childersburg (Talladega County 1865)
1865
Action at Talladega, Alabama
1865

Historic places in Talladega

National Register of Historic Places listings in Talladega, Alabama.

Goodwin-Hamilton House
Sylagauca
Kymulga Mill And Covered Bridge
Childersburg
Idlewild
Talladega
Thornhill
Talladega
Corner, B.B., Memorial Library
Sylacauga
Curry, J. L. M., House
Talladega
Lawler-Whiting House
Talladega
Welch-Averiett House
Sylacauga
Swayne Hall
Talladega
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Frequently asked about Talladega

When does Talladega first appear in the US census?
Talladega, Alabama first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 12,587.
What is the population of Talladega?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Talladega had a recorded population of 82,149.
When did Talladega's population peak?
Talladega's recorded population peaked at 82,291 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Talladega?
15 documented military engagements took place in Talladega, including Battle of Talladega (November 9, 1813), Creek War – Battle of Talladega November 9 1813, Battle of Hillabee.
How many historic places are in Talladega?
26 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Talladega, Alabama.
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