Population 9,531 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tarentum
Household size in Tarentum
| Period | Tarentum | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.16 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.20 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Tarentum are small: just 2.20 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.47, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 48 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Tarentum
| Period | Tarentum | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.5 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.5 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.3 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Tarentum is 43.3 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.3, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Tarentum
| Period | Tarentum | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Tarentum: 7.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 4.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Tarentum
Renters in Tarentum
| Period | Tarentum | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.6% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.1% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.6% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.8 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.8% of households in Tarentum rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About half of owners (49.5%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 9.8 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Tarentum
| Period | Tarentum | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Tarentum is close to the national rate: 10.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.3 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Tarentum
| Period | Tarentum | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1949 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1948 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Tarentum is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1952, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1947 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Tarentum
| Period | Tarentum | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $545 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $707 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $741 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $853 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$309 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Tarentum costs $853 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $309 a month since 2006–10, up 57%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.2% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Tarentum
Bachelor's degrees in Tarentum
| Period | Tarentum | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.1% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a quarter of adults 25 and older in Tarentum (27.1%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.8 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Tarentum
| Period | Tarentum | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.0% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.5% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.3% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.0% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Tarentum: 97.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 9.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Tarentum has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Pennsylvania cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Tarentum
| Period | Tarentum | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.3%, unemployment in Tarentum is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.5 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Tarentum compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarentum | 2.20 | 43.3 | 7.5% | 20.8% | 10.9% | 1952 | $853 | 27.1% | 97.0% | 5.3% |
| Brackenridge | 2.03 | 48.2 | 18.8% | 33.1% | 10.0% | 1944 | $787 | 14.2% | 93.8% | 1.6% |
| Creighton | 2.14 | 47.1 | 10.6% | 28.2% | 17.7% | 1954 | $840 | 27.1% | 95.0% | 4.8% |
| Russellton | 2.40 | 41.4 | 15.0% | 19.6% | 5.6% | 1960 | $1,024 | 37.0% | 98.5% | 2.5% |
| Rural Ridge | 3.02 | 38.8 | 5.1% | 11.8% | 7.1% | 2001 | $988 | 57.9% | 98.0% | 4.6% |
| Arnold | 2.19 | 42.3 | 12.5% | 39.7% | 19.1% | 1950 | $838 | 17.3% | 89.3% | 10.6% |
| Natrona Heights | 2.22 | 49.9 | 7.9% | 21.5% | 13.8% | 1956 | $878 | 27.7% | 96.9% | 3.1% |
| Lower Burrell | 2.22 | 46.8 | 6.8% | 15.5% | 4.5% | 1964 | $980 | 33.3% | 96.5% | 3.5% |
| Harwick | 1.99 | 56.9 | 4.3% | 15.1% | 9.7% | 1961 | $960 | 26.2% | 95.5% | 1.9% |
| Cheswick | 2.27 | 48.2 | 5.2% | 19.8% | 6.6% | 1967 | $1,134 | 45.9% | 97.7% | 3.7% |
| New Kensington | 2.09 | 48.1 | 12.0% | 36.1% | 10.4% | 1957 | $847 | 23.3% | 95.7% | 6.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Tarentum. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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