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 $48,610 with a poverty rate of 29.22%. The median age in Tarrant is 38.9 years: 32.7 years for males, and 45.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tarrant was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,071 | 51.06% |
| White | 2,162 | 35.95% |
| Other race | 445 | 7.4% |
| Two or more races | 293 | 4.87% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,668 | 2.19 | 39.6 | 60.4 |
| Non Family | 1,282 | 1.12 | 33.7 | 66.3 |
| Married | 560 | 3.24 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Female | 455 | 3.15 | 30.5 | 69.5 |
| Male | 371 | 3.12 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
39.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 711 | 16.8% |
| Associates Degree | 415 | 9.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 203 | 4.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 102 | 2.41% |
| High School Graduate | 1,276 | 30.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 217 | 5.13% |
| Some College | 1,307 | 30.89% |
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 | 2,012 | 1,742 | 133 |
| White | 1,685 | 1,255 | 117 |
| Hispanic | 479 | 251 | 45 |
| Other Race | 252 | 144 | 39 |
| 2+ Races | 163 | 74 | 10 |
| Islander | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 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 15.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,000 | $81,218 | $70,268 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,219 | $52,813 | $90,804 |
| High School Graduate | $27,205 | $27,108 | $27,440 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,581 | $30,772 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,573 | $34,760 | $32,464 |
| Some College | $34,744 | $41,682 | $31,930 |
$33,573
Average Earnings
$34,760
Average Male
$32,464
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.22% of Tarrant residents speak only English, while 13.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,976 | 969 | 32.56% |
| White | 1,881 | 607 | 32.27% |
| Hispanic | 832 | 116 | 13.94% |
| Native | 5 | 5 | 100% |
29.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.86%
Male Poverty Rate
37.1%
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 Hispanic, with 13.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.28% |
| High School | 29.08% |
| Some College | 21.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 26.55% |
| Male Employed | 8.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,307 | $62,101 |
| Households | $38,861 | $48,610 |
| Married Families | $74,737 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,764 | $31,755 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.1%
Male Marriage Rate
25.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
199
Number of Veterans
199
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 68 |
| Second Gulf War | 62 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 56 |
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 55 to 64 | 42 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 101 | 5.23% |
| Black | 98 | 4.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
42.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.7%
Labor Force Participation
52.2%
Employment Rate
8%
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
74.78%
Born in Tarrant
91.82%
Native Born
8.18%
Foreign Born
6.24%
Non Citizen
1.95%
Naturalized
91.82% of Tarrant residents were born in the United States, with 74.78% having been born in Alabama. 6.24% 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% |