Tarentum is a borough located in Allegheny County Pennsylvania. Tarentum has a 2024 population of 4,135. Tarentum is currently declining at a rate of -1.24% annually and its population has decreased by -4.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,343 in 2020.
The average household income in Tarentum is $48,817 with a poverty rate of 19.52%. The median age in Tarentum is 48.2 years: 44.5 years for males, and 48.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tarentum was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,925 | 90.69% |
| Two or more races | 209 | 4.83% |
| Black or African American | 181 | 4.18% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,188 | 1.97 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Non Family | 1,249 | 1.13 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Married | 541 | 2.9 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Female | 209 | 3.33 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Male | 189 | 3.3 | 72 | 28 |
3.01
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
65.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 125 | 3.95% |
| Associates Degree | 414 | 13.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 258 | 8.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 216 | 6.83% |
| High School Graduate | 1,552 | 49.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45 | 1.42% |
| Some College | 551 | 17.43% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,916 | 2,759 | 403 |
| Black | 122 | 122 | 39 |
| Hispanic | 100 | 87 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 61 | 0 |
| Other Race | 13 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $17,667 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $29,761 | $0 | $28,952 |
| High School Graduate | $26,886 | $32,436 | $25,911 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,870 | $32,342 | $27,935 |
| Some College | $37,083 | $32,274 | $47,551 |
$30,870
Average Earnings
$32,342
Average Male
$27,935
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.38% of Tarentum residents speak only English, while 4.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,849 | 822 | 21.36% |
| Multiple | 209 | 23 | 11% |
19.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.11%
Male Poverty Rate
18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tarentum is White, with 21.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tarentum is Multiple, with 11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.47% |
| Some College | 10.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 11.55% |
| Female Employed | 5.2% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,994 | $63,570 |
| Households | $41,466 | $48,817 |
| Married Families | $67,176 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,038 | $36,532 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.1%
Male Marriage Rate
27.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
285
Number of Veterans
233
Male Veterans
52
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 116 |
| Korea | 52 |
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 115 |
| 55 to 64 | 94 |
| 75+ | 52 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 285 | 8.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
90.97%
Born in Tarentum
96.95%
Native Born
3.05%
Foreign Born
1.92%
Non Citizen
1.13%
Naturalized
96.95% of Tarentum residents were born in the United States, with 90.97% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,875 | -52 | -1.32% |
| 2028 | 3,927 | -52 | -1.31% |
| 2027 | 3,979 | -52 | -1.29% |
| 2026 | 4,031 | -52 | -1.27% |
| 2025 | 4,083 | -52 | -1.26% |
| 2024 | 4,135 | -52 | -1.24% |
| 2023 | 4,187 | -49 | -1.16% |
| 2022 | 4,236 | -61 | -1.42% |
| 2021 | 4,297 | -46 | -1.06% |
| 2020 | 4,343 | -27 | -0.62% |
| 2019 | 4,370 | -22 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 4,392 | -25 | -0.57% |
| 2017 | 4,417 | -36 | -0.81% |
| 2016 | 4,453 | -32 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 4,485 | -33 | -0.73% |
| 2014 | 4,518 | -18 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 4,536 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2012 | 4,540 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 4,540 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2010 | 4,537 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,993 | -681 | -12% |
| 1990 | 5,674 | -745 | -11.61% |
| 1980 | 6,419 | -960 | -13.01% |
| 1970 | 7,379 | -853 | -10.36% |
| 1960 | 8,232 | -1,308 | -13.71% |
| 1950 | 9,540 | -306 | -3.11% |
| 1940 | 9,846 | 295 | 3.09% |
| 1930 | 9,551 | 626 | 7.01% |
| 1920 | 8,925 | 1,511 | 20.38% |
| 1910 | 7,414 | 1,942 | 35.49% |
| 1900 | 5,472 | 845 | 18.26% |
| 1890 | 4,627 | 752 | 19.41% |