Population 6,139 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tarrant
Household size in Tarrant
| Period | Tarrant | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.53 | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Tarrant are small: just 2.23 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. Household size has dropped from 2.75 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only four 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 Tarrant
| Period | Tarrant | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4 | 37.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.3 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.9 | 39.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.7 | 40.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.3 | +2.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Tarrant are younger than 39.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 32.4 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the northeast.
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 Tarrant
| Period | Tarrant | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 12.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 11.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.8 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Tarrant: 15.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 8.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Tarrant has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Alabama cities.
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 Tarrant
Renters in Tarrant
| Period | Tarrant | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.8% | 27.9% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.4% | 30.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.4% | 30.6% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.5% | 29.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +15.6 pts | +1.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Tarrant rent: 60.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 15.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Alabama city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of renters.
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 Tarrant
| Period | Tarrant | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 12.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 12.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.8% | 13.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 11.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −11.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Tarrant is close to the national rate: 10.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 11.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Tarrant
| Period | Tarrant | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1979 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1984 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Tarrant is a place of older homes: half were built before 1963, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the south. Only three of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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 Tarrant
| Period | Tarrant | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $709 | $827 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $744 | $903 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $762 | $984 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $920 | $1,238 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$211 | +$412 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in Tarrant pays $920 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $211 a month from 2006–10, a 30% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Tarrant
Bachelor's degrees in Tarrant
| Period | Tarrant | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 28.3% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 29.1% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 31.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 34.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | +6.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Tarrant: 7.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 3.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. No other Alabama city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of college graduates.
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 Tarrant
| Period | Tarrant | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.8% | 85.7% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.6% | 86.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.1% | 88.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 69.4% | 90.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −9.3 pts | +4.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About three in ten adults in Tarrant never finished high school, well above the national share: only 69.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has fallen 9.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Tarrant
| Period | Tarrant | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.3 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.9%, unemployment in Tarrant is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Birmingham area overall (4.4%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 9.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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).
Tarrant 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant | 2.23 | 39.7 | 15.2% | 60.5% | 10.9% | 1963 | $920 | 7.6% | 69.4% | 5.9% |
| Fultondale | 2.27 | 37.4 | 20.4% | 35.9% | 7.4% | 1985 | $1,227 | 29.1% | 91.3% | 2.6% |
| Birmingham area | 2.57 | 40.0 | 12.0% | 29.2% | 11.6% | 1984 | $1,238 | 34.7% | 90.5% | 4.4% |
| Irondale | 2.37 | 40.0 | 9.7% | 36.6% | 7.9% | 1981 | $1,246 | 40.1% | 91.4% | 4.1% |
| Center Point | 2.65 | 36.2 | 24.3% | 43.3% | 14.0% | 1973 | $1,216 | 17.1% | 89.9% | 9.4% |
| Gardendale | 2.55 | 38.5 | 10.4% | 17.9% | 6.2% | 1986 | $1,089 | 30.3% | 92.6% | 3.6% |
| Mountain Brook | 2.62 | 44.6 | 2.4% | 14.8% | 9.9% | 1966 | $1,531 | 80.4% | 97.5% | 2.5% |
| Forestdale | 2.53 | 43.9 | 12.7% | 32.5% | 9.3% | 1968 | $1,278 | 28.1% | 91.7% | 5.0% |
| Mount Olive | 2.60 | 40.5 | 6.4% | 14.5% | 8.9% | 1985 | $1,170 | 26.4% | 90.2% | 1.2% |
| Homewood | 2.52 | 32.1 | 8.2% | 37.7% | 12.9% | 1966 | $1,597 | 68.5% | 95.0% | 2.0% |
| Brookside | 2.51 | 39.8 | 18.0% | 35.1% | 8.6% | 1977 | $864 | 17.0% | 88.0% | 2.7% |
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 Tarrant. 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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