This was 13.6 percent lower than the state average of 35 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 15,405.
75.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Talladega city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,638 | 24.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,693 | 25.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 753 | 7.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 538 | 5.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,690 | 16 |
| Associate's degree | 812 | 7.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 893 | 8.4 |
| Master's degree | 475 | 4.5 |
| Professional school degree | 63 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 23 | 0.2 |
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