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Tallapoosa County, AL market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Tallapoosa County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 40,953
- −0.8% since 2020
- Households
- 17,076
- Median household income
- $59,356
- +29.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $158,500
- Jobs located here
- 12,620
- Highest market score
- 63
- Gyms, studios and classes, #475 of 2,088 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 40,953 people live in Tallapoosa County, in 17,076 households. Population estimates show Tallapoosa County declined 0.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Tallapoosa County is $59,356 a year, 26% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 29.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Tallapoosa County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 133, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (58).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Tallapoosa County are for gyms and studios (63), insurance agencies (60) and coffee shops and cafes (54). Tallapoosa County ranks #475 of 2,088 scored counties for gyms and studios.
Tallapoosa County is part of the Alexander City area. For its number of households, Tallapoosa County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for tire shops (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for gyms and studios (60% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Tallapoosa County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Tallapoosa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyms, studios and classes | 63 | #475 of 2,088 | 10 | 5.9 | $967K | 146 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 60 | #781 of 2,272 | 26 | 15.2 | $1.7M | 136 | 13 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 54 | #838 of 2,063 | 11 | 6.4 | $5M | 136 | 6 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 54 | #971 of 2,222 | 13 | 7.6 | $4.3M | 139 | 30 |
| Pizza | 51 | #968 of 2,090 | 9 | 5.3 | $6.1M | 121 | 30 |
| Gyms | 49 | #948 of 1,792 | 8 | 4.7 | $1.2M | 93 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 49 | #955 of 1,889 | 12 | 7.0 | $4.6M | 111 | 6 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 49 | #1,218 of 2,405 | 129 | 75.5 | $429K | 116 | 61 |
| Auto repair shops | 49 | #1,227 of 2,378 | 34 | 19.9 | $466K | 105 | 15 |
| Child care and preschools | 47 | #889 of 1,611 | 6 | 3.5 | $1M | 101 | 9 |
| Car washes and detailing | 46 | #817 of 1,451 | 6 | 3.5 | $2.6M | 105 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 45 | #1,470 of 2,385 | 60 | 35.1 | $222K | 105 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 44 | #1,315 of 2,057 | 20 | 11.7 | $2.2M | 89 | 21 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 44 | #1,450 of 2,394 | 67 | 39.2 | $249K | 163 | 41 |
| Electricians | 43 | #753 of 1,160 | 5 | 2.9 | $8.6M | 72 | 6 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 43 | #1,291 of 2,087 | 22 | 12.9 | $1.3M | 101 | 6 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 43 | #1,369 of 2,210 | 26 | 15.2 | $1.1M | 124 | 9 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 43 | #1,490 of 2,405 | 77 | 45.1 | $718K | 108 | 25 |
| Nail salons | 42 | #900 of 1,328 | 7 | 4.1 | $1.9M | 114 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 42 | #1,212 of 1,886 | 13 | 7.6 | $1.3M | 130 | 11 |
| Auto repair and car care | 42 | #1,551 of 2,401 | 63 | 36.9 | $252K | 94 | 23 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 40 | #968 of 1,461 | 8 | 4.7 | $1.6M | 64 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 39 | #1,622 of 2,358 | 27 | 15.8 | $1.9M | 81 | 33 |
| Funeral homes | 37 | #1,062 of 1,472 | 9 | 5.3 | $302K | 44 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 36 | #1,672 of 2,200 | 22 | 12.9 | $593K | 68 | 9 |
| Spas and skin care | 35 | #1,407 of 1,769 | 12 | 7.0 | $1.1M | 127 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 33 | #1,034 of 1,327 | 6 | 3.5 | $2.6M | 86 | 6 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 32 | #1,339 of 1,656 | 11 | 6.4 | $1.5M | 85 | 22 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 32 | #1,512 of 1,771 | 18 | 10.5 | $1.2M | 74 | 29 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 32 | #1,900 of 2,402 | 51 | 29.9 | $1.9M | 55 | 10 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 30 | #1,489 of 1,707 | 13 | 7.6 | $3.3M | 70 | 15 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 30 | #2,030 of 2,176 | 57 | 33.4 | Index only | 75 | 11 |
| Hair salons | 29 | #2,046 of 2,339 | 33 | 19.3 | $404K | 94 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 28 | #2,127 of 2,229 | 68 | 39.8 | Index only | 79 | 21 |
| Veterinarians | 27 | #1,268 of 1,485 | 8 | 4.7 | $1.6M | 60 | 6 |
| Barbershops | 26 | #1,160 of 1,356 | 8 | 4.7 | $1.7M | 88 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 26 | #1,751 of 2,070 | 18 | 10.5 | $5.2M | 56 | 8 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 24 | #1,398 of 1,493 | 14 | 8.2 | $1.6M | 54 | 23 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 22 | #855 of 887 | 8 | 4.7 | Index only | 75 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | 20 | #2,034 of 2,261 | 29 | 17.0 | $3.3M | 41 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 19 | #1,409 of 1,530 | 14 | 8.2 | $1.1M | 45 | 5 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.3 | $4.2M | 174 | 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.3 | $4.2M | 174 | 5 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $5.6M | 178 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | Index only | 140 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $11.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $11.1M | Too few | 6 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $6.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $21.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $28.3M | Too few | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $28.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $9.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $9.7M | Too few | 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 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 |
Household spending in Tallapoosa 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 | $15.9M | $929 | 97 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $51.9M | $3,040 | 117 |
| Food away from home | $55.3M | $3,238 | 80 |
| Groceries | $94.4M | $5,530 | 88 |
| Personal care products and services | $13.3M | $781 | 78 |
| Child care and other personal services | $6M | $354 | 61 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $9.7M | $566 | 58 |
| Medical and dental services | $16.7M | $977 | 76 |
| Pets | $13M | $764 | 84 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $28.3M | $1,656 | 81 |
| Vehicle insurance | $44.5M | $2,604 | 133 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $43.2M | $2,528 | 84 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $22.3M | $1,305 | 92 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $232.9M | $13,638 | 82 |
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 Tallapoosa County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 40,953−0.8% since 2020
- Households
- 17,076
- Median age
- 44.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 717 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 57
- Median household income
- $59,356+29.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $78,535
- Median home value
- $158,500
- Jobs located here
- 12,620
- Daytime population
- 35,492Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Tallapoosa County, AL growing?
Population estimates put Tallapoosa County at 40,953 people in 2025, down 0.8% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 17,076 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 29.5%, before inflation.
How much do households in Tallapoosa County, AL spend?
Households in Tallapoosa County spend about $232.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $94.4M on groceries and $55.3M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Tallapoosa County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 133, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (58).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Tallapoosa County, AL?
Of the business types scored in Tallapoosa County, gyms and studios (63), insurance agencies (60) and coffee shops and cafes (54) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For gyms and studios, that ranks #475 of 2,088 scored counties.
How does Tallapoosa County, AL compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Tallapoosa County is $59,356, 26% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $158,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for tire shops (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for gyms and studios (60% 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. 41 of the 56 business types have a score in Tallapoosa County, each ranked against other counties.
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