What percentage of people rent in Talladega, AL?
44.6% (±4.8 points) of the occupied homes in Talladega, AL are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 2,392 renting households against 2,968 that own their home.
In Talladega, the share of households that rent went from 44.9% in 2015–2019 to 44.6% in 2020–2024 (−0.3 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 44.6% (±4.8 points)
- Renting households
- 2,392 (±273)
- Median renter income
- $27,155 (±$10,444)
Who rents and who owns in Talladega
| Talladega | Talladega County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 44.6% (±4.8 points) | 28.0% (±1.9 points) | 29.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 2,392 (±273) | 9,435 (±659) | 595,092 (±6,593) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 2,968 (±325) | 24,209 (±719) | 1,402,155 (±8,895) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.4 (±0.2) | 2.2 (±0.1) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.2 (±0.2) | 2.3 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $27,155 (±$10,444) | $32,835 (±$5,596) | $38,294 (±$594) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $57,896 (±$8,367) | $65,185 (±$4,700) | $79,108 (±$602) | $100,009 |
In Talladega, the renter share is higher than in Talladega County (28.0%).
It is also higher than in Alabama (29.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Talladega County, Talladega ranks 2 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 61 of 514.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Talladega has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 44.9% (±4.3 points) | 44.6% (±4.8 points) | −0.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $548 (±$41) | $776 (±$66) | +41.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $27,719 (±$4,278) | $44,198 (±$3,509) | +59.5% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Talladega
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talladega | — | 44.6% (±4.8 points) | — |
| Waldo | 4.6 mi | 23.8% (±19.7 points) | Lower |
| Lincoln | 10 mi | 6.7% (±3.4 points) | Lower |
| Munford | 11 mi | 6.3% (±4.0 points) | Lower |
| Pell City | 13 mi | 32.0% (±5.2 points) | Lower |
| Riverside | 14 mi | 20.1% (±8.4 points) | Lower |
| Childersburg | 17 mi | 37.1% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oxford | 18 mi | 24.9% (±4.0 points) | Lower |
| Bon Air | 18 mi | 24.1% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Waldo, AL (23.8%), Lincoln, AL (6.7%), Munford, AL (6.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Talladega County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sylacauga | 44.9% (±5.3 points) |
| 2 | Talladega | 44.6% (±4.8 points) |
| 3 | Childersburg | 37.1% (±10.1 points) |
| 4 | Oak Grove | 25.9% (±11.9 points) |
| 5 | Talladega Springs | 24.6% (±19.7 points) |
| 6 | Bon Air | 24.1% (±21.5 points) |
| 7 | Waldo | 23.8% (±19.7 points) |
| 8 | Fayetteville | 8.9% (±9.5 points) |
Showing 8 of 10 places in Talladega County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Talladega
How many renters are there in Talladega?
Talladega has an estimated 2,392 (±273) renting households, 44.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Talladega?
In Talladega, the share of households that rent went from 44.9% in 2015–2019 to 44.6% in 2020–2024 (−0.3 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Talladega?
A renting household in Talladega has 2.4 people on average, against 2.2 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Talladega?
The median renting household in Talladega, AL has an income of $27,155 (±$10,444) a year, against $57,896 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Talladega city, Alabama
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Talladega city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Talladega city, Alabama
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Talladega city, Alabama
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Talladega city, Alabama
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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