Talladega-Sylacauga, AL Micropolitan Statistical Area, Statistical metropolitan district in central Alabama, United States.
The Talladega-Sylacauga area is a micropolitan region in central Alabama with two principal cities and several smaller communities. The territory sits within the broader Birmingham-Hoover metropolitan area and contains a mix of residential neighborhoods and rural districts.
The region took shape after Creek Indians ceded their lands in 1832, with Talladega taking its name from a Muscogee word meaning Border Town. This land transfer enabled the development of settlements that form the current micropolitan area.
The demographic composition reflects a population of 82,149 residents as of 2020, with White residents at 61.76% and Black or African American residents at 32.06%.
The area is part of the larger Birmingham-Hoover metropolitan region and offers housing options reflecting a mix of urban and rural characteristics. Visitors will find various amenities and services typical of mid-sized communities throughout the region.
Mount Cheaha, Alabama's highest point, stands near this area and offers views across surrounding ridges. Additionally, the Talladega Superspeedway, a noted racing facility, operates within the region.
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