Alabama

Tallapoosa

41,311
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Tallapoosa

Tallapoosa, Alabama, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 6,444. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 41,311.

Its recorded population peaked at 41,616 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 1 percent.

On the ground today, 24 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Tuckabatchee 1813, Battle of Enotachopo Creek, Battles of Emuckfaw and Enotachopco Creeks (Jan 1814), and 9 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202041,311
201041,616
200041,475
199038,826
198038,676
197033,840
196035,007
195035,074
194035,270
193031,188
192029,744
191031,034
190029,675
189025,460
188023,401
187016,963
186023,827
185015,584
18406,444
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Tallapoosa

Military engagements that took place in Tallapoosa, Alabama.

Battle of Tuckabatchee 1813
1813
Battle of Enotachopo Creek
1814
Battles of Emuckfaw and Enotachopco Creeks (Jan 1814)
1814
Battle of Calabee Creek Jan 27 1814
1814
Battle of Enotachopo Creek (Creek War)
1814
Battle of Emuckfaw Creek (January 22, 1814)
1814
Battle of Horseshoe Bend – Preliminary Crossing and Assault
1814
Battle of Horseshoe Bend (Mar 27 1814)
1814
Creek War — Battle of Horseshoe Bend
1814
Battle of Horseshoe Bend (Creek War)
1814
Battle of Calabee Creek (Jan 27 1814)
1814
Battle of Horseshoe Bend — Creek War (March 27, 1814)
1814
Creek War — Battle of Emuckfaw Creek
1814
Battle of Horseshoe Bend (March 27, 1814)
1814
Battle of Emuckfaw
1814
Creek War – Battle of Horseshoe Bend March 27 1814
1814
Battle of Calabee Creek (Creek War 1814)
1814
Battle of Horseshoe Bend — Creek War
1814
Battle of Emuckfaw (Creek War)
1814
Battle of Horseshoe Bend — Creek War 1814
1814
Tallassee Engagement (Second Creek War 1836)
1836
Guerrilla Actions in Tallapoosa County (1863–1865)
1863
Action at New Site (Tallapoosa County 1865)
1865
Skirmish at Dadeville (Tallapoosa County 1865)
1865

Historic places in Tallapoosa

National Register of Historic Places listings in Tallapoosa, Alabama.

South Central Historic District
Alexander City
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Dadeville
Avondale Historic District
Alexander City
Alexander City Commercial Historic District
Alexander City
Russell Family Historic District
Alexander City
North Central Historic District
Alexandria City
Coley, A. J. and Emma E. Thomas, House
Alexander City
Dadeville Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Dadeville
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Frequently asked about Tallapoosa

When does Tallapoosa first appear in the US census?
Tallapoosa, Alabama first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 6,444.
What is the population of Tallapoosa?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Tallapoosa had a recorded population of 41,311.
When did Tallapoosa's population peak?
Tallapoosa's recorded population peaked at 41,616 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Tallapoosa?
24 documented military engagements took place in Tallapoosa, including Battle of Tuckabatchee 1813, Battle of Enotachopo Creek, Battles of Emuckfaw and Enotachopco Creeks (Jan 1814).
How many historic places are in Tallapoosa?
9 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Tallapoosa, Alabama.
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