Tarrant, Alabama facts for kids
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Downtown Tarrant, Alabama
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Location of Tarrant in Jefferson County, Alabama.
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 Tarrant, Alabama
Location in Alabama
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Alabama | ||
| County | Jefferson | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 6.42 sq mi (16.63 km2) | ||
| • Land | 6.37 sq mi (16.50 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 6,124 | ||
| • Density | 961.53/sq mi (371.24/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
35217
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| Area code(s) | 205 & 659 | ||
| FIPS code | 01-74976 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2405570 | ||
| Website | http://www.cityoftarrant.com/ | ||
Tarrant is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama. It is located right next to the northern part of Birmingham. In 2020, about 6,124 people lived there. Tarrant is known for being home to the ABC Coke plant. This plant is owned by the Drummond Company and is the biggest producer of a special type of fuel called foundry coke in the United States.
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About Tarrant's Location
Tarrant is found at coordinates 33.587546 degrees North and -86.766219 degrees West.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 6.4 square miles (16.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 6.4 square miles (16.5 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.14 square kilometers), is water.
People Living in Tarrant
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Tarrant has changed quite a bit over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 734 | — | |
| 1930 | 7,341 | 900.1% | |
| 1940 | 6,833 | −6.9% | |
| 1950 | 7,571 | 10.8% | |
| 1960 | 7,810 | 3.2% | |
| 1970 | 6,835 | −12.5% | |
| 1980 | 8,148 | 19.2% | |
| 1990 | 8,046 | −1.3% | |
| 2000 | 7,022 | −12.7% | |
| 2010 | 6,397 | −8.9% | |
| 2020 | 6,124 | −4.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Tarrant's Population in 2020
In the 2020 United States census, there were 6,124 people living in Tarrant. These people made up 2,206 households, and 1,203 of these were families.
Tarrant's Population in 2010
Back in the 2010 census, Tarrant had 6,397 people. There were 2,307 households, and 1,520 of these were families. The city had about 999.5 people per square mile.
About 30.6% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Around 30.1% were married couples. About 29.3% were households led by a female without a husband present. The average household had 2.72 people.
The age of people in Tarrant varied. About 28.5% were under 18 years old. About 13.2% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 34.1 years.
The average income for a household was $28,385. For families, the average income was $30,938. About 30.2% of all people in Tarrant lived below the poverty line. This included 50.3% of those under 18.
Tarrant's History
The city of Tarrant got its name through a contest held in 1915. Many people suggested the name Tarrant to honor Benjamin Tarrant. He had lived in the community for most of his life. Other stories say the city was named after Felix I. Tarrant. He was the president of the National Cast Iron Pipe Company. This company built the first big industrial factory in the area in 1912.
Tarrant officially became an incorporated city on August 17, 1918. Its first mayor was George Washington Thomason. The first count of people, called a census, happened in 1920. It showed that Tarrant City had a population of 734 people. The community was known as Tarrant City until the 1990 U.S. Census. After that, its name was shortened to just Tarrant.
Tarrant's Economy
A very important part of Tarrant's economy is the ABC Coke plant. This plant is owned by the Drummond Company. The magazine Forbes has called it "the largest single producer of foundry coke in the U.S.". Foundry coke is a special type of fuel used in making metals.
Famous People from Tarrant
- Jimmy Bryant - A singer, arranger, and composer.
- James D. Martin (1918–2017) - A politician who served in the United States House of Representatives.
Tarrant's Climate
The weather in Tarrant has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Tarrant has a humid subtropical climate. This is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps.
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Location of Tarrant in Jefferson County, Alabama.
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