Tallapoosa County, AL

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2019 Population

40,541

0.234% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Shelby

Republican Party

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

44.7

2.29% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

18.9%

6.96% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$45,828

5.69% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$109,300

1.39% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

15,119

0.239% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Tallapoosa County, AL had a population of 40.5k people with a median age of 44.7 and a median household income of $45,828. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Tallapoosa County, AL declined from 40,636 to 40,541, a −0.234% decrease and its median household income grew from $43,361 to $45,828, a 5.69% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tallapoosa County, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (27%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.13%), White (Hispanic) (1.08%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.728%). 0% of the households in Tallapoosa County, AL speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99% of the residents in Tallapoosa County, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tallapoosa County, AL are Central Alabama Community College (404 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Tallapoosa County, AL was $109,300, and the homeownership rate was 74.9%. Most people in Tallapoosa County, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Tallapoosa County, AL was 2 cars per household.

Tallapoosa County, AL borders Chambers County, AL, Clay County, AL, Coosa County, AL, Elmore County, AL, Lee County, AL, Macon County, AL, and Randolph County, AL.

United States Alabama Alexander City, AL

Diversity

Tallapoosa County, AL is home to a population of 40.5k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2019, 4.61% of Tallapoosa County, AL residents were born outside of the country (1.87k people).

In 2019, there were 2.55 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (27.9k people) in Tallapoosa County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 458 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tallapoosa County, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
27.9k ± 25
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.9k ± 141
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
458 ± 171

2.42%

Hispanic Population

981 people

2.42% of the people in Tallapoosa County, AL are hispanic (981 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Tallapoosa County, AL as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.61%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.87k people

1.47%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

597 people

As of 2019, 4.61% of Tallapoosa County, AL residents (1.87k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tallapoosa County, AL was 1.47%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Tallapoosa County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 9.2

In 2019, the median age of all people in Tallapoosa County, AL was 44.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 45, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 37. But people in Tallapoosa County, AL are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Tallapoosa County, AL residents was 44.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
48,648 ± 5,388 people
Guatemala
13,164 ± 2,813 people
India
9,844 ± 2,433 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 48,648 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 13,164 and India with 9,844.

Citizenship

99%

2019 Citizenship

99.2%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99% of Tallapoosa County, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Tallapoosa County, AL was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Tallapoosa County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
913 ± 191
Gulf War (1990s)
430 ± 152
Gulf War (2001-)
266 ± 97

Tallapoosa County, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.12 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Alabama. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Alabama, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Alabama across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Tallapoosa County, AL is $45,828. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Tallapoosa County, AL was Census Tract 9625.02 with a value of $64,234, followed by Census Tract 9625.01 and Census Tract 9623, with respective values of $55,885 and $51,838.

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,012. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Tallapoosa County, AL employs 15.1k people. The largest industries in Tallapoosa County, AL are Manufacturing (3,109 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,473 people), and Construction (1,466 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($76,678), Utilities ($65,938), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($62,500).

Wages

Median Household Income

$45,828

2019 value

± $3,476

5.69%

1 Year Growth

± 10.5%

Households in Tallapoosa County, AL have a median annual income of $45,828, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $43,361 in 2018, which represents a 5.69% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Tallapoosa County, AL compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

$61,746

Average Male Salary in Alabama

± $1,542

$43,012

Average Female Salary in Alabama

± $1,077

In 2019, full-time male employees in Alabama made 1.44 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Alabama by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Alabama

Asian
$59,683 ± $10,574
White
$50,914 ± $1,134
American Indian
$44,130 ± $8,792

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Alabama workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.17 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Alabama.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Alabama by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Tallapoosa County, AL is from Alabama.

0.459

2019 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.46

2018 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2019, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.143% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9625.02
Census Tract 9625.01
Census Tract 9623

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Tallapoosa County, AL was Census Tract 9625.02 with a value of $64,234, followed by Census Tract 9625.01 and Census Tract 9623, with respective values of $55,885 and $51,838.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Tallapoosa County, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 6 - 11

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

18.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tallapoosa County, AL (7.55k out of 40k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
4,221 ± 428
White
3,083 ± 416
Hispanic
157 ± 126

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tallapoosa County, AL is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

15.1k

2019 Value

± 854

0.239%

1 Year growth

± 7.93%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Tallapoosa County, AL grew at a rate of 0.239%, from 15.1k employees to 15.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tallapoosa County, AL, are Production Occupations (2,054 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,907 people), and Management Occupations (1,198 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tallapoosa County, AL.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Tallapoosa County, AL, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (2,054 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,907 people), and Management Occupations (1,198 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Tallapoosa County, AL has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.4 times higher than expected), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.65 times), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.53 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Tallapoosa County, AL, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($85,870), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($66,019), and Management Occupations ($59,231).

Industries

Employment by Industries

15.1k

2019 Value

± 854

0.239%

1 Year growth

± 7.93%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Tallapoosa County, AL grew at a rate of 0.239%, from 15.1k employees to 15.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tallapoosa County, AL, are Manufacturing (3,109 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,473 people), and Construction (1,466 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tallapoosa County, AL, though some of these residents may live in Tallapoosa County, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Tallapoosa County, AL, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (3,109 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,473 people), and Construction (1,466 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Tallapoosa County, AL has an unusually high number of Utilities (2.22 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (2.06 times), and Construction (1.49 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Tallapoosa County, AL, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($76,678), Utilities ($65,938), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($62,500).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $52.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($29.3B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($21.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Alabama.

$280B

2018 Value in Alabama

$481B

Projected 2045 Value in Alabama

71.8% growth

In 2018, total outbound Alabama trade was $280B. This is expected to increase 71.8% to $481B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$31.8B
Florida
$17.8B
Tennessee
$14.7B

In 2018, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $31.8B, followed by Florida with $17.8B and Tennessee and $14.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Tallapoosa County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 69.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (28.3%), followed by Other (1.91%). The most partisan county was Winston County, AL with 89.5% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (69.8%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (28.3%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.91%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 69.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (28.3%), followed by Other (1.91%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Alabama.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Tallapoosa County, AL

69.8% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Alabama

Winston County, AL
89.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Blount County, AL
89.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Cleburne County, AL
87.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Alabama was Winston County, AL with 89.5% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Alabama colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Alabama

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

Richard Shelby

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 1987

Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Tallapoosa County, AL awarded 404 degrees. The student population of Tallapoosa County, AL is skewed towards women, with 795 male students and 1,004 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tallapoosa County, AL are White (307 and 76%), followed by Black or African American (87 and 21.5%), Hispanic or Latino (8 and 1.98%), and Asian (2 and 0.495%).

The largest universities in Tallapoosa County, AL by number of degrees awarded are Central Alabama Community College (404 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Tallapoosa County, AL are General Studies (120 and 29.7%), Welding Technology (43 and 10.6%), and Machine Shop Technology (41 and 10.1%).

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
120 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
32 degree-majorss awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
26 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Tallapoosa County, AL was General Studies with 120 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Tallapoosa County, AL according to their major.

Universities

Central Alabama Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

404 degrees awarded

In 2019, the Tallapoosa County, AL institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Alabama Community College with 404 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

194

Degrees Awarded to Men

210

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 194 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tallapoosa County, AL, which is 0.924 times less than the 210 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Tallapoosa County, AL by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
307 degrees awarded
Black or African American
87 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
8 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Tallapoosa County, AL was White students. These 307 degrees mean that there were 3.53 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 87 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Tallapoosa County, AL was $109,300 in 2019, which is 0.454 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $107,800 to $109,300, a 1.39% increase. The homeownership rate in Tallapoosa County, AL is 74.9%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Tallapoosa County, AL have an average commute time of 27.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tallapoosa County, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$109,300

2019 Median

± $7,855

$107,800

2018 Median

± $5,726

In 2019, the median property value in Tallapoosa County, AL grew to to $109,300 from the previous year's value of $107,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Tallapoosa County, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Tallapoosa County, AL the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$45,828

Median Household Income

± $3,476

16.2k

Number of Households

± 843

In 2019, the median household income of the 16.2k households in Tallapoosa County, AL grew to $45,828 from the previous year's value of $43,361.

The following chart displays the households in Tallapoosa County, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Tallapoosa County, AL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Tallapoosa County, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

74.9%

2019 Homeownership

72.8%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 74.9% of the housing units in Tallapoosa County, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Tallapoosa County, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

27.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tallapoosa County, AL have a longer commute time (27.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 3.75% of the workforce in Tallapoosa County, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Tallapoosa County, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (86%)
Carpooled (9.27%)
Worked At Home (2.59%)

In 2019, 86% of workers in Tallapoosa County, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.27%) and those who worked at home (2.59%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Tallapoosa County, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Tallapoosa County, AL have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

91.8% of the population of Tallapoosa County, AL has health coverage, with 38.1% on employee plans, 20.5% on Medicaid, 16.1% on Medicare, 14.9% on non-group plans, and 2.18% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Alabama was $7,281 in 2014. This is a 4.07% increase from the previous year ($6,996).

Primary care physicians in Tallapoosa County, AL see 2025 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.442% decrease from the previous year (2034 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3364 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 3364 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Bullock County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (29.5%). Additionally, Macon County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (50.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,025 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tallapoosa County, AL

Primary care physicians in Tallapoosa County, AL see an average of 2,025 patients per year. This represents a 0.442% decrease from the previous year (2,034 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Tallapoosa County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

$7,281

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Alabama

$3,641

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,042

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,267

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Alabama (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.07%, from $6,996 to $7,281.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

8.16%

Uninsured

38.1%

Employer Coverage

20.5%

Medicaid

16.1%

Medicare

14.9%

Non-Group

2.18%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tallapoosa County, AL grew by 1.32% from 8.05% to 8.16%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Tallapoosa County, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.