Tara Hills, CA Demographics
A map of Tara Hills's Population by Race
Tara Hills, California has an estimated population of 4,840, a decrease from the 5,364 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 38.2% Hispanic, 21.4% White, 18.0% Asian, 14.7% Black, 6.8% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tara Hills, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Tara Hills has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Tara Hills, that probability was 72.8% in 2020 and 75.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Tara Hills is ranked the 671st most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. 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). Tara Hills was ranked the 642nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Tara Hills's White Population
1,036 residents of Tara Hills, or 21.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tara Hills is considerably lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Tara Hills ranks 1285th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Tara Hills's White population has declined by an estimated 9.6%. White residents' share of Tara Hills's population has remained roughly unchanged at 21.4%.
Tara Hills is more White than neighboring Montalvin Manor (15.1% White), and Rollingwood (12.3% White). Tara Hills is less White than neighboring Bayview CDP (Contra Costa County) (25.3% White), Pinole (29.2% White), and El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) (32.1% White).
Tara Hills's Black Population
710 residents of Tara Hills, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tara Hills is higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Tara Hills ranks 59th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Tara Hills's Black population has grown by an estimated 19.5%. Black residents' share of Tara Hills's population has increased from 11.1% to 14.7%.
Tara Hills is more Black than neighboring Montalvin Manor (0.4% Black), Bayview CDP (Contra Costa County) (8.1% Black), Pinole (9% Black), Rollingwood (1% Black), and El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) (8.3% Black).
Tara Hills's Asian Population
869 residents of Tara Hills, or 18.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tara Hills is slightly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Tara Hills ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Tara Hills's Asian population has declined by an estimated 21.9%. Asian residents' share of Tara Hills's population has decreased from 20.7% to 18.0%.
Tara Hills is more Asian than neighboring Bayview CDP (Contra Costa County) (9.4% Asian), and Rollingwood (16.8% Asian). Tara Hills is less Asian than neighboring Pinole (27.2% Asian), and El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) (18.4% Asian).
Tara Hills's Hispanic Population
1,848 residents of Tara Hills, or 38.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tara Hills is comparable to the share in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Tara Hills ranks 471st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Tara Hills's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Tara Hills's population has decreased from 41.1% to 38.2%.
Tara Hills is more Hispanic than neighboring Pinole (28.7% Hispanic), and El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) (33.8% Hispanic). Tara Hills is less Hispanic than neighboring Montalvin Manor (65% Hispanic), Bayview CDP (Contra Costa County) (56.3% Hispanic), and Rollingwood (65.4% Hispanic).
Tara Hills's Native American/Other Population
49 residents of Tara Hills, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tara Hills is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Tara Hills ranks 709th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Tara Hills's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tara Hills's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.
Tara Hills is more Native American/Other than neighboring Montalvin Manor (0.9% Native American/Other), Bayview CDP (Contra Costa County) (0.9% Native American/Other), and Pinole (0.5% Native American/Other). Tara Hills is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rollingwood (3.5% Native American/Other), and El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) (1.8% Native American/Other).
Tara Hills's Multiracial Population
328 residents of Tara Hills, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tara Hills is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Tara Hills ranks 879th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Tara Hills's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 40.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Tara Hills's population has increased from 4.3% to 6.8%.
Tara Hills is more Multiracial than neighboring Montalvin Manor (0.6% Multiracial), Bayview CDP (Contra Costa County) (0% Multiracial), Pinole (5.4% Multiracial), Rollingwood (1% Multiracial), and El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) (5.6% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.