Tarrant, AL Demographics

A map of Tarrant's Population by Race

Tarrant, Alabama has an estimated population of 5,925, a decrease from the 6,124 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.0% Black, 31.9% White, 21.4% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, 0.4% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tarrant, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tarrant has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Tarrant, that probability was 64.2% in 2020 and 65.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tarrant is ranked the 104th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 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). Tarrant was ranked the 103rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tarrant's White Population

1,888 residents of Tarrant, or 31.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tarrant is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Tarrant ranks 536th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tarrant's White population has grown by an estimated 24.0%. White residents' share of Tarrant's population has increased from 24.9% to 31.9%.

Tarrant is more White than neighboring Birmingham (24.2% White), and Center Point (18.6% White). Tarrant is less White than neighboring Fultondale (51.5% White), Gardendale (69.7% White), and Mountain Brook (95.1% White).

Tarrant's Black Population

2,668 residents of Tarrant, or 45.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tarrant is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Tarrant ranks 97th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tarrant's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. Black residents' share of Tarrant's population has decreased from 50.6% to 45.0%.

Tarrant is more Black than neighboring Fultondale (34.7% Black), Gardendale (21.2% Black), and Mountain Brook (0.6% Black). Tarrant is less Black than neighboring Birmingham (66.7% Black), and Center Point (71.1% Black).

Tarrant's Asian Population

0 residents of Tarrant, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tarrant is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Tarrant ranks 208th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tarrant's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Tarrant's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Tarrant is less Asian than neighboring Fultondale (0.6% Asian), Birmingham (1.4% Asian), Gardendale (0.4% Asian), Center Point (0.1% Asian), and Mountain Brook (0.7% Asian).

Tarrant's Hispanic Population

1,268 residents of Tarrant, or 21.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tarrant is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Tarrant ranks 13th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tarrant's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Tarrant's population has increased from 19.9% to 21.4%.

Tarrant is more Hispanic than neighboring Fultondale (11% Hispanic), Birmingham (4.8% Hispanic), Gardendale (2.2% Hispanic), Center Point (6.8% Hispanic), and Mountain Brook (0.9% Hispanic).

Tarrant's Native American/Other Population

80 residents of Tarrant, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tarrant is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Tarrant ranks 66th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tarrant's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 18.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tarrant's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Tarrant is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fultondale (0.5% Native American/Other), Birmingham (0.7% Native American/Other), Center Point (0% Native American/Other), and Mountain Brook (0.3% Native American/Other). Tarrant is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gardendale (2.7% Native American/Other).

Tarrant's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Tarrant, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tarrant is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Tarrant ranks 448th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tarrant's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 86.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Tarrant's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.4%.

Tarrant is less Multiracial than neighboring Fultondale (1.6% Multiracial), Birmingham (2.2% Multiracial), Gardendale (3.8% Multiracial), Center Point (3.4% Multiracial), and Mountain Brook (2.4% 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.