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Tallapoosa County, Alabama

Coordinates: 32°51′41″N 85°47′50″W / 32.86139°N 85.79722°W / 32.86139; -85.79722
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Tallapoosa County
County
Tallapoosa County Courthouse in Dadeville
Tallapoosa County Courthouse in Dadeville
Official seal of Tallapoosa County
Seal
Map of Alabama highlighting Tallapoosa County
Location within the U.S. state of Alabama
Map of the United States highlighting Alabama
Alabama's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°51′41″N 85°47′50″W / 32.8614°N 85.7972°W / 32.8614; -85.7972
Country United States
State Alabama
FoundedDecember 18, 1832[1]
Named forTallapoosa River
SeatDadeville
Largest cityAlexander City
Area
 • Total
766 sq mi (1,980 km2)
 • Land717 sq mi (1,860 km2)
 • Water50 sq mi (100 km2)  6.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
41,311
 • Estimate 
(2023)
40,677 Decrease
 • Density54/sq mi (21/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.tallaco.com
  • County Number 62 on Alabama Licence Plates

Tallapoosa County is a county located in the east-central portion of the U.S. state of Alabama.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population was 41,311.[2] Its county seat is Dadeville.[3] Its largest city is Alexander City.

Etymology

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The name Tallapoosa is of Creek origin; many Creek villages were located along the banks of the lower river before Indian Removal in the 19th century. Tallapoosa County, Alabama is named after the Tallapoosa River, which may mean "pulverized rock" in the Choctaw language. Tallapoosa is of Creek origin and may mean "grandmother town" in the Muscogee language. The Tallapoosa branch of the Muscogee tribe is considered one of the oldest groups in the Southeast. The river was a major population center for the Creek Indians before the early 19th century.

History

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In 1832, Tallapoosa County was created from lands ceded by the Creek Indians in the Treaty of Cusseta. The first county seat was the Creek town of Okfuskee. The forced removal of the Creeks in 1836 and 1837 was followed by a frantic gold rush, bringing a flood of profit seekers and settlers.

Established on December 18, 1832.[1] Tallapoosa County's southwest strip of the county was detached from Tallapoosa County to become a portion of Elmore County when it was established on February 15, 1866.

The Battle of Horseshoe Bend was fought in the territory that would become Tallapoosa County in 1814. This battle effectively ended the Creek War.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 766 square miles (1,980 km2), of which 717 square miles (1,860 km2) is land and 50 square miles (130 km2) (6.5%) is water.[4] The county is located in the Piedmont region of the state.

The county is intersected by the Tallapoosa River.[5]

Major highways

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Adjacent counties

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National protected area

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18406,444—
185015,584141.8%
186023,82752.9%
187016,963−28.8%
188023,40138.0%
189025,4608.8%
190029,67516.6%
191031,0344.6%
192029,744−4.2%
193031,1884.9%
194035,27013.1%
195035,074−0.6%
196035,007−0.2%
197033,840−3.3%
198038,76614.6%
199038,8260.2%
200041,4756.8%
201041,6160.3%
202041,311−0.7%
2023 (est.)40,677[6]−1.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790–1960[8] 1900–1990[9]
1990–2000[10] 2010–2020[2]

2020 Census

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Tallapoosa County, Alabama – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[11] Pop 2010[12] Pop 2020[13] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 30,342 28,838 28,252 73.16% 69.30% 68.39%
Black or African American alone (NH) 10,488 11,050 10,366 25.29% 26.55% 25.09%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 107 119 84 0.26% 0.29% 0.20%
Asian alone (NH) 74 197 222 0.18% 0.47% 0.54%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 3 2 0 0.01% 0.00% 0.00%
Other race alone (NH) 5 22 91 0.01% 0.05% 0.22%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 214 346 1,152 0.52% 0.83% 2.79%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 242 1,042 1,144 0.58% 2.50% 2.77%
Total 41,475 41,616 41,311 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 41,311 people, 16,205 households, and 11,183 families residing in the county.

2010 census

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As of the census of 2010, there were 41,616 people, 16,985 households, and 11,762 families living in the county. The population density was 58 inhabitants per square mile (22 inhabitants/km2). There were 22,111 housing units at an average density of 31 units per square mile (12 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 69.9% White, 26.6% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Nearly 2.5% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[14] There were 16,985 households, 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. Nearly 27.2% of households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.42, and the average family size was 2.91.

The age distribution was 22.2% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% 65 or older. The median age was 42.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.

The median household income was $36,904 and the median family income was $47,918. Males had a median income of $34,625 versus $28,616 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,542. About 13.4% of families and 17.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.8% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census

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As of the census of 2000. there were 41,475 people, 16,656 households, and 11,809 families living in the county. The population density was 58 inhabitants per square mile (22 inhabitants/km2). There were 20,510 housing units at an average density of 29 units per square mile (11 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 73.48% White, 25.36% Black or African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. Nearly 0.58% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[15] There were 16,656 households, 29.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.00% were married couples living together, 14.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.10% were non-families. Nearly 26.50% of households were made up of individuals, and 11.60% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.44, and the average family size was 2.94.

The age distribution was 24.20% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 26.70% from 25 to 44, 24.90% from 45 to 64, and 16.60% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.10 males.

The median household income was $30,745 and the median family income was $38,148. Males had a median income of $28,557 versus $19,885 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,909. About 13.50% of families and 16.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.30% of those under age 18 and 15.60% of those age 65 or over.

Government

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United States presidential election results for Tallapoosa County, Alabama[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 14,963 71.28% 5,859 27.91% 169 0.81%
2016 13,594 69.76% 5,519 28.32% 373 1.91%
2012 12,396 65.76% 6,319 33.52% 136 0.72%
2008 13,116 67.92% 6,063 31.40% 132 0.68%
2004 12,392 69.03% 5,451 30.36% 109 0.61%
2000 9,805 60.33% 6,183 38.04% 265 1.63%
1996 7,627 51.48% 6,071 40.98% 1,117 7.54%
1992 8,140 52.67% 5,703 36.90% 1,613 10.44%
1988 8,502 63.93% 4,598 34.58% 198 1.49%
1984 9,045 66.19% 4,458 32.62% 163 1.19%
1980 5,958 43.80% 7,260 53.37% 385 2.83%
1976 5,237 39.79% 7,614 57.84% 312 2.37%
1972 8,535 78.71% 2,113 19.49% 195 1.80%
1968 1,205 10.19% 1,331 11.26% 9,285 78.55%
1964 5,530 76.14% 0 0.00% 1,733 23.86%
1960 2,150 28.11% 5,460 71.39% 38 0.50%
1956 1,879 26.68% 5,070 72.00% 93 1.32%
1952 1,187 19.00% 5,055 80.89% 7 0.11%
1948 156 6.31% 0 0.00% 2,318 93.69%
1944 136 3.92% 3,326 95.88% 7 0.20%
1940 139 3.11% 4,325 96.65% 11 0.25%
1936 141 3.74% 3,625 96.10% 6 0.16%
1932 138 3.90% 3,391 95.87% 8 0.23%
1928 1,257 40.46% 1,849 59.51% 1 0.03%
1924 1 0.06% 1,713 99.59% 6 0.35%
1920 269 10.54% 2,257 88.44% 26 1.02%
1916 129 6.27% 1,892 91.98% 36 1.75%
1912 84 4.56% 1,586 86.06% 173 9.39%
1908 104 6.32% 1,343 81.59% 199 12.09%
1904 234 10.99% 1,791 84.08% 105 4.93%

Communities

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Cities

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Towns

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Census-designated places

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Unincorporated communities

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Education

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School districts in the county include:[17]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "ACES Tallapoosa County Office" (links/history), Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), 2007, webpage: ACES-Tallapoosa.
  2. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
  5. ^ Ripley, George; Dana, Charles A., eds. (1879). "Tallapoosa, an E. county of Alabama" . The American Cyclopædia.
  6. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  7. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
  8. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
  9. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 24, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
  10. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
  11. ^ "P004 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Tallapoosa County, Alabama". United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Tallapoosa County, Alabama". United States Census Bureau.
  13. ^ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Tallapoosa County, Alabama". United States Census Bureau.
  14. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  15. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  16. ^ "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  17. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Tallapoosa County, AL" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 31, 2022. - Text list
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