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Tara Hills

California · 5,364 residents · 0.667 sq mi
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Tara Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,447. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $476,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,364
+1%since 2000
from 5,332 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
8,042 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 7,994 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+10%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Tara Hills
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,447
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,380 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,775
+47%since 2000
from $22,946 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$476,300
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $185,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,868
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,008 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
34.0% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+58%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.1%(2,299)
Black14.2%(757)
Hispanic / Latino23.9%(1,273)
Asian14.1%(752)
Other0%
Diversity Score86%(4,588)
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.4%(1,146)
Black11.1%(594)
Hispanic / Latino41.1%(2,205)
Asian20.7%(1,112)
Other5.7%(303)
Diversity Score90.8%(4,872)
Diversity Score
91
+6%since 2000
from 86 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
32.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tara Hills, California?

Tara Hills, California has about 5,364 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tara Hills, California?

The typical household in Tara Hills, California earns about $91,447 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tara Hills, California expensive?

In Tara Hills, California, the median home is worth about $476,300, and the typical rent is about $1,868 a month.

How educated are people in Tara Hills, California?

About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in Tara Hills, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tara Hills, California?

About 6.3% of people in Tara Hills, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tara Hills, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Tara Hills, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 366 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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