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Tarrant, AL


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Tarrant, Alabama

Introduction to Tarrant, Alabama

Tarrant, Alabama, in Jefferson county, is 5 miles NE of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 136 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is recognized as a part of the Birmingham metropolitan area. The city of Tarrant has a population of about 7,022.

Tarrant History

The city of Tarrant was named in the year 1915. Many people came up with the name Tarrant in honor of Benjamin Tarrant, who resided in this community for most of his life. The city was incorporated in the year 1918. It is located in Jefferson County, which was created on December 13, 1819.

Tarrant and nearby Attractions

  • Tarrant Shopping Center
  • Tarrant Church of the Nazarene
  • Barton Branch
  • Ketona Lakes
  • Tarrant City Hall

Things To Do In Tarrant

The famous locations in Tarrant city are the Tarrant City Public Library and Tarrant City Hall. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Tarrant Shopping Center. One can relax at the Ketona Lakes, North Lake, and Barton Branch. There are many churches to visit including the Black Creek Church, Lakeside Church of Tarrant City, Tarrant City Church of God, and Tarrant Church of the Nazarene. Sheritt Cemetery is the place where one prays for the departed souls.

Tarrant Transportation

Air transportation facilities are provided by Birmingham International Airport, which is the closest airport to the city.

Tarrant Higher Education

Higher education in Tarrant is offered through several educational institutes including Jefferson State Community College, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Samford University, and Bevill State Community College.

High Points

Tarrant strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyTarrant Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 16%Tarrant Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 17%Tarrant Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Tarrant, AL

Comparing Tarrant to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population86
Senior Citizens87
Racial Diversity78
Age of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Women36
Well-Paid Single Men26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty36
People in Middle Class or Better25
Median Family Income14
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home58
Public Transportation Use59
Walking and Biking to Work49
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents72
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11
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