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Talladega County, AL market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Talladega County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 81,603
- +0.3% since 2020
- Households
- 33,644
- Median household income
- $57,776
- +39.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $149,200
- Jobs located here
- 26,861
- Highest market score
- 76
- Insurance agencies, #315 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 81,603 people live in Talladega County, in 33,644 households. Population estimates put the population change in Talladega County from 2020 to 2025 at +0.3%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Talladega County is $57,776 a year, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 39.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Talladega County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 132, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (55).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Talladega County are for insurance agencies (76); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (74); and landscaping and lawn care companies (73). Talladega County ranks #315 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
Talladega County is part of the Talladega-Sylacauga area. For its number of households, Talladega County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (77% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Talladega County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Talladega County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 76 | #315 of 2,272 | 36 | 10.7 | $2.4M | 193 | 15 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 74 | #141 of 1,771 | 9 | 2.7 | $4.8M | 284 | 21 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 73 | #167 of 1,493 | 6 | 1.8 | $7.2M | 244 | 11 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 70 | #200 of 2,176 | 24 | 7.1 | Index only | 345 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 69 | #313 of 2,063 | 8 | 2.4 | $13.3M | 360 | 6 |
| Real estate | 68 | #264 of 2,229 | 33 | 9.8 | Index only | 315 | 13 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 68 | #305 of 1,889 | 9 | 2.7 | $11.9M | 286 | 6 |
| Pet businesses | 66 | #425 of 2,200 | 26 | 7.7 | $964K | 110 | 7 |
| Chiropractors | 65 | #317 of 1,490 | 7 | 2.1 | $4.6M | 193 | 4 |
| Grocery stores | 64 | #557 of 2,070 | 14 | 4.2 | $13.1M | 141 | 9 |
| Electricians | 62 | #302 of 1,160 | 5 | 1.5 | $16.5M | 138 | 12 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 60 | #747 of 2,405 | 215 | 63.9 | $497K | 134 | 94 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 59 | #446 of 1,327 | 6 | 1.8 | $5.2M | 167 | 9 |
| Home repair trades | 59 | #611 of 2,057 | 28 | 8.3 | $3M | 122 | 34 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 59 | #776 of 2,405 | 124 | 36.9 | $861K | 130 | 31 |
| Veterinarians | 58 | #536 of 1,485 | 9 | 2.7 | $2.8M | 102 | 7 |
| Pizza | 58 | #702 of 2,090 | 15 | 4.5 | $7.1M | 140 | 55 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 58 | #745 of 2,385 | 88 | 26.2 | $292K | 138 | 8 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 57 | #288 of 887 | 7 | 2.1 | Index only | 165 | 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 57 | #481 of 1,302 | 7 | 2.1 | $4.6M | 147 | 5 |
| Auto repair shops | 57 | #862 of 2,378 | 65 | 19.3 | $476K | 107 | 19 |
| Auto repair and car care | 57 | #886 of 2,401 | 112 | 33.3 | $276K | 103 | 25 |
| Nail salons | 54 | #549 of 1,328 | 11 | 3.3 | $2.3M | 140 | 4 |
| Spas and skin care | 54 | #720 of 1,769 | 14 | 4.2 | $1.8M | 210 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 53 | #577 of 1,334 | 9 | 2.7 | $2M | 100 | 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 52 | #670 of 1,451 | 11 | 3.3 | $2.8M | 112 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 52 | #672 of 1,461 | 9 | 2.7 | $2.8M | 109 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 48 | #1,293 of 2,402 | 71 | 21.1 | $2.6M | 76 | 15 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 47 | #1,052 of 1,886 | 29 | 8.6 | $1.1M | 113 | 13 |
| Hair salons | 47 | #1,309 of 2,339 | 48 | 14.3 | $536K | 125 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 46 | #993 of 1,707 | 20 | 5.9 | $4.1M | 87 | 22 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 45 | #1,209 of 2,087 | 33 | 9.8 | $1.7M | 130 | 19 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 45 | #1,300 of 2,210 | 48 | 14.3 | $1.1M | 129 | 19 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 45 | #1,304 of 2,088 | 30 | 8.9 | $606K | 92 | 8 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 45 | #1,403 of 2,394 | 152 | 45.2 | $212K | 139 | 61 |
| Funeral homes | 41 | #952 of 1,472 | 12 | 3.6 | $381K | 56 | 5 |
| Child care and preschools | 40 | #1,102 of 1,611 | 16 | 4.8 | $725K | 72 | 16 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 40 | #1,150 of 1,656 | 22 | 6.5 | $1.5M | 82 | 28 |
| Gyms | 40 | #1,247 of 1,792 | 21 | 6.2 | $866K | 67 | 5 |
| Convenience stores | 38 | #1,564 of 2,261 | 50 | 14.9 | $3.7M | 47 | 6 |
| Physical therapy | 36 | #1,074 of 1,422 | 16 | 4.8 | $2M | 84 | 11 |
| Tire shops | 36 | #1,116 of 1,530 | 16 | 4.8 | $1.9M | 77 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 33 | #1,750 of 2,222 | 52 | 15.5 | $2.1M | 67 | 55 |
| Gas stations | 30 | #1,961 of 2,358 | 77 | 22.9 | $1.3M | 56 | 69 |
| Barbershops | 29 | #1,114 of 1,356 | 15 | 4.5 | $1.7M | 91 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | 14 | #751 of 785 | 9 | 2.7 | $6.1M | 48 | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.2 | $7.7M | 56 | 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.2 | $6.3M | 139 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.9 | $27.6M | 326 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | $21.5M | Too few | 6 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | Index only | Too few | 4 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $54.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $42.9M | Too few | 4 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 5 |
Household spending in Talladega County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $31M | $920 | 96 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $102M | $3,032 | 117 |
| Food away from home | $106.8M | $3,174 | 78 |
| Groceries | $183.7M | $5,461 | 86 |
| Personal care products and services | $25.7M | $765 | 76 |
| Child care and other personal services | $11.6M | $345 | 59 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $18.2M | $540 | 55 |
| Medical and dental services | $32.3M | $960 | 74 |
| Pets | $25.1M | $745 | 82 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $54.5M | $1,621 | 79 |
| Vehicle insurance | $87.1M | $2,589 | 132 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $82.7M | $2,457 | 81 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $42.9M | $1,275 | 90 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $450.9M | $13,401 | 80 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Talladega County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 81,603+0.3% since 2020
- Households
- 33,644
- Median age
- 42.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 737 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 110
- Median household income
- $57,776+39.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $72,732
- Median home value
- $149,200
- Jobs located here
- 26,861
- Daytime population
- 73,023Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Talladega County, AL growing?
Population estimates put Talladega County at 81,603 people in 2025, up 0.3% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 33,644 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 39.8%, before inflation.
How much do households in Talladega County, AL spend?
Households in Talladega County spend about $450.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $183.7M on groceries and $106.8M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Talladega County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 132, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (55).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Talladega County, AL?
Of the business types scored in Talladega County, insurance agencies (76); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (74); and landscaping and lawn care companies (73) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #315 of 2,272 scored counties.
How does Talladega County, AL compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Talladega County is $57,776, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $149,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (77% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 46 of the 56 business types have a score in Talladega County, each ranked against other counties.
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