Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Tarentum, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAPittsburgh-Weirton-Steubenville

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,249

Median Agei

42.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.4%3,713

Black

8.3%351

Two or More

2.2%93

Hispanic/Latino

2%83

Asian

0.2%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6%191

High School Diploma

40.8%1,293

Some College (<1 yr)

6%189

Some College (1+ yr)

9.6%304

Associate's Degree

8.7%277

Bachelor's Degree

20.3%643

Master's Degree

3.2%100

Doctorate

3.3%104

HS or Higher

97.9%

BA or Higher

26.7%

Graduate+

6.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$84,300

Median Renti

$803

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.9%1,452

Renter-Occupied

28.1%568

Total Units

2,261

Homeownership

71.9%

Vacancy Rate

10.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

9%131

$50K–$100K

62.6%909

$100K–$150K

16.9%245

$150K–$200K

5.2%76

$200K–$300K

2.9%42

$300K–$500K

3.4%49

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

131

$750–$1,000

127

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

4.5%102

1990–1999

2%46

1980–1989

3.5%80

1970–1979

8%181

1960–1969

7.8%177

1950–1959

8.5%193

1940–1949

7.2%163

1939 or earlier

58.3%1,319

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

90.5%1,828

Electricity

8.5%172

No Fuel

1%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$45,167

Mean Household Incomei

$57,629

Per Capita Incomei

$29,022

Poverty Ratei

14.8%

Unemploymenti

6.6%

Labor Forcei

2,147

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

359

Residentsi

504

Avg. Tenant Renti

$374/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

37 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing270 homes95% occupied$379/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers89 homes82% occupied$358/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $45,167/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

78.5%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

19.7%

Low income$23K–$36K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $36K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

71.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

27.5% of subsidized households are minority

35.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

231(6.8% of civilian adults)