This was 17.4 percent lower than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,180.
84.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Tallapoosa for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 328 | 15.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 706 | 33.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 226 | 10.7 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 130 | 6.1 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 246 | 11.6 |
Associate's degree | 190 | 9 |
Bachelor's degree | 133 | 6.3 |
Master's degree | 83 | 3.9 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 77 | 3.6 |