Tarentum, PA Demographics

A map of Tarentum's Population by Race

Tarentum, Pennsylvania had a population of 4,352 in 2020. It was 81.6% White, 8.0% Black, 0.6% Asian, 2.2% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 6.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Tarentum, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Tarentum is the 316th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Tarentum's White Population

3,553 residents of Tarentum identify as White, or 81.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Tarentum slightly larger than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Tarentum is ranked #1522 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Tarentum is more White than neighboring Arnold (64.8% White), and New Kensington (77.4% White). Tarentum is less White than neighboring Brackenridge (84.8% White), Lower Burrell (93.2% White), and Harwick (94.1% White).

Tarentum's Black Population

348 residents of Tarentum identify as Black, or 8.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Tarentum roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Tarentum is ranked #184 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Tarentum is more Black than neighboring Brackenridge (6.7% Black), Lower Burrell (1.5% Black), and Harwick (0.4% Black). Tarentum is less Black than neighboring Arnold (22.9% Black), and New Kensington (12.7% Black).

Tarentum's Asian Population

24 residents of Tarentum identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Tarentum roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Tarentum is ranked #809 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Tarentum is more Asian than neighboring Arnold (0.5% Asian), New Kensington (0.5% Asian), and Harwick (0.1% Asian).

Tarentum's Hispanic Population

96 residents of Tarentum identify as Hispanic, or 2.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Tarentum slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Tarentum is ranked #953 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Tarentum is more Hispanic than neighboring Brackenridge (1.9% Hispanic), Arnold (2% Hispanic), Lower Burrell (1.3% Hispanic), and Harwick (1.2% Hispanic). Tarentum is less Hispanic than neighboring New Kensington (2.8% Hispanic).

Tarentum's Native American/Other Population

31 residents of Tarentum identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Tarentum roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Tarentum is ranked #344 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Tarentum is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brackenridge (0.3% Native American/Other), New Kensington (0.6% Native American/Other), Lower Burrell (0.4% Native American/Other), and Harwick (0.6% Native American/Other). Tarentum is less Native American/Other than neighboring Arnold (1.3% Native American/Other).

Tarentum's Multiracial Population

300 residents of Tarentum identify as Multiracial, or 6.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Tarentum roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Tarentum is ranked #84 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Tarentum is more Multiracial than neighboring Brackenridge (5.6% Multiracial), New Kensington (6.1% Multiracial), Lower Burrell (3.1% Multiracial), and Harwick (3.6% Multiracial). Tarentum is less Multiracial than neighboring Arnold (8.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.