Tara Hills, California facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tara Hills
Census-designated place
Location in Contra Costa County and the state of California
Tara Hills, California Location in the United States
Country	United States
State	California
County	Contra Costa
Area
• Total	0.639 sq mi (1.66 km2)
• Land	0.639 sq mi (1.66 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation	92 ft (28 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	5,126
• Density	8,022/sq mi (3,097.3/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (PST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code	94806
Area code(s)	510, 341
FIPS code	06-77924
GNIS feature IDs	1701652, 2410059

Tara Hills is a community in Contra Costa County, California, in the United States. It's called a 'census-designated place' (CDP) because it's a special area the government uses to collect information about people. In 2010, about 5,126 people lived here.

Geography and Location

Tara Hills is a small area, covering about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers) of land. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area region of Northern California. Even though it's a special census area, most of the mailing addresses for Tara Hills are listed as San Pablo, California.

People and Population

This section shares details about the people who live in Tara Hills, based on information collected by the United States Census.

Tara Hills in 2010

In 2010, the population of Tara Hills was 5,126 people. This means there were about 8,028 people living in every square mile.

• Diversity: The community is home to a mix of different backgrounds.
  • About 43% of residents were White.
  • About 13% were African American.
  • About 17% were Asian.
  • About 20% were from other racial groups.
  • About 6% identified with two or more races.
  • Around 38% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

• Homes and Families:
  • There were 1,662 homes in Tara Hills.
  • Many homes (about 41%) had children under 18 living there.
  • Most homes (about 70%) were owned by the people living in them, while others were rented.
  • The average household had about 3 people.

• Age Groups:
  • About 24% of the population was under 18 years old.
  • About 26% were between 25 and 44 years old.
  • About 13% were 65 years or older.
  • The average age in Tara Hills was about 37 years old.

Tara Hills in 2000

In 2000, Tara Hills had a population of 5,332 people. The population density was about 6,819 people per square mile.

• Diversity:
  • About 52% of residents were White.
  • About 14% were Black or African American.
  • About 14% were Asian.
  • About 13% were from other racial groups.
  • Around 24% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

• Age Groups:
  • About 26% of the population was under 18 years old.
  • About 31% were between 25 and 44 years old.
  • About 11% were 65 years or older.
  • The average age in Tara Hills was 36 years old.

Shopping and Businesses

Tara Hills is close to several places where people can shop and find services.

• Pinole Square: This shopping center is located at the eastern edge of Tara Hills, near the intersection of Appian Way and I-80. It used to be known as Appian 80.
• Spectrum Center Tara Hills Campus: This center is located at the west end of the community, close to San Pablo Bay.
• San Pablo Avenue: This street runs along the northwest side of Tara Hills and has many different businesses.

Education

Students in Tara Hills attend schools that are part of the West Contra Costa Unified School District.

See also

In Spanish: Tara Hills para niños