Tarrant is a city located in Jefferson County Alabama. Tarrant has a 2024 population of 5,743. Tarrant is currently declining at a rate of -1.54% annually and its population has decreased by -5.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,103 in 2020.
The average household income in Tarrant is $50,485 with a poverty rate of 28.6%. The median age in Tarrant is 38.8 years: 32.4 years for males, and 43.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tarrant was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,049 | 50.17% |
| White | 2,260 | 37.19% |
| Other race | 552 | 9.08% |
| Two or more races | 209 | 3.44% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,678 | 2.2 | 37.7 | 62.3 |
| Non Family | 1,294 | 1.13 | 30.5 | 69.5 |
| Married | 659 | 3.03 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Female | 467 | 3.48 | 30.6 | 69.4 |
| Male | 258 | 3.09 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
37.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 662 | 15.44% |
| Associates Degree | 393 | 9.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 205 | 4.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 117 | 2.73% |
| High School Graduate | 1,538 | 35.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 181 | 4.22% |
| Some College | 1,191 | 27.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,980 | 1,764 | 121 |
| White | 1,784 | 1,395 | 122 |
| Hispanic | 494 | 256 | 66 |
| Other Race | 303 | 162 | 62 |
| 2+ Races | 137 | 72 | 13 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 20.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,500 | $0 | $66,513 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,806 | $0 | $85,952 |
| High School Graduate | $31,734 | $31,210 | $37,723 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,944 | $31,632 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,811 | $34,641 | $32,175 |
| Some College | $33,306 | $38,889 | $29,846 |
$33,811
Average Earnings
$34,641
Average Male
$32,175
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.37% of Tarrant residents speak only English, while 13.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,936 | 887 | 30.21% |
| White | 2,010 | 618 | 30.75% |
| Hispanic | 816 | 163 | 19.98% |
| Other | 552 | 67 | 12.14% |
| Native | 7 | 7 | 100% |
28.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.58%
Male Poverty Rate
36.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tarrant is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tarrant is Other, with 12.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.2% |
| High School | 28.63% |
| Some College | 15.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 23.73% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.19% |
| Male Employed | 8.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,476 | $64,464 |
| Households | $37,768 | $50,485 |
| Married Families | $76,510 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,987 | $29,768 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.4%
Male Marriage Rate
27.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
187
Number of Veterans
187
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 78 |
| Second Gulf War | 50 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 73 |
| 18 to 34 | 45 |
| 55 to 64 | 42 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 100 | 4.91% |
| Black | 87 | 3.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.3%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.25%
Born in Tarrant
91.64%
Native Born
8.36%
Foreign Born
6.68%
Non Citizen
1.68%
Naturalized
91.64% of Tarrant residents were born in the United States, with 76.25% having been born in Alabama. 6.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,293 | -90 | -1.67% |
| 2028 | 5,383 | -90 | -1.64% |
| 2027 | 5,473 | -90 | -1.62% |
| 2026 | 5,563 | -90 | -1.59% |
| 2025 | 5,653 | -90 | -1.57% |
| 2024 | 5,743 | -90 | -1.54% |
| 2023 | 5,833 | -72 | -1.22% |
| 2022 | 5,905 | -102 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 6,007 | -96 | -1.57% |
| 2020 | 6,103 | -51 | -0.83% |
| 2019 | 6,154 | -50 | -0.81% |
| 2018 | 6,204 | -42 | -0.67% |
| 2017 | 6,246 | -51 | -0.81% |
| 2016 | 6,297 | 61 | 0.98% |
| 2015 | 6,236 | -46 | -0.73% |
| 2014 | 6,282 | -38 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 6,320 | -40 | -0.63% |
| 2012 | 6,360 | -36 | -0.56% |
| 2011 | 6,396 | -23 | -0.36% |
| 2010 | 6,419 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,022 | -1,024 | -12.73% |
| 1990 | 8,046 | -102 | -1.25% |
| 1980 | 8,148 | 1,313 | 19.21% |
| 1970 | 6,835 | -975 | -12.48% |
| 1960 | 7,810 | 239 | 3.16% |
| 1950 | 7,571 | 738 | 10.8% |
| 1940 | 6,833 | -508 | -6.92% |
| 1930 | 7,341 | 2,048 | 38.69% |