Tarentum is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Tarentum has a 2026 population of 4,103. Tarentum is currently declining at a rate of -0.97% annually and its population has decreased by -5.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,343 in 2020.
The median household income in Tarentum is $45,167 with a poverty rate of 14.76%. The median age in Tarentum is 42.3 years: 33.7 years for males, and 45 years for females. For every 100 females there are 87.8 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.3 years
Female: 45 years
Male: 33.7 years
There are 3,402 adults, (766 of whom are seniors) in Tarentum.
Female: 2,263 (53.3%)
Male: 1,986 (46.7%)
The racial composition of Tarentum includes 87.39% White, 8.26% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,713 | 87.39% |
| Black or African American | 351 | 8.26% |
| Two or more races | 163 | 3.84% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.21% |
Tarentum 's average per capita income is $36,120. Household income levels show a median of $45,167. The poverty rate stands at 14.76%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $95,898 | - |
| Families | $85,132 | $80,365 |
| Households | $45,167 | $57,629 |
| Non Families | $31,524 | $36,049 |
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