Tara Hills, California

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Tara Hills is a census-designated place (CDP) in Contra Costa County, California, United States. The population was 5,332 at the 2000 census.

Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Commerce 4 External links

[edit] Geography

Tara Hills is located at 37°59′41″N, 122°19′6″W (37.994655, -122.318306)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.0 km² (0.8 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 5,332 people, 1,792 households, and 1,370 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,639.4/km² (6,819.4/mi²). There were 1,817 housing units at an average density of 899.4/km² (2,323.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 51.76% White, 14.44% Black or African American, 0.66% Native American, 14.14% Asian, 0.54% Pacific Islander, 12.55% from other races, and 5.91% from two or more races. 23.87% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,792 households out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.34.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 26.1% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $56,380, and the median income for a family was $60,774. Males had a median income of $41,090 versus $32,500 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,946. About 2.7% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Commerce

There is the Tara Hills shopping center, and also many stores along San Pablo Avenue. The area is served by WestCat buses.

[edit] External links

• Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 37.994655° -122.318306°
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