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Gustine

California · 5,520 residents · 1.88 sq mi
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Gustine has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,818. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $183,700. Households here earn about 33% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,520
+17%since 2000
from 4,698 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,936 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 2,499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.3
+1%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024Gustine
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,818
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,824 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,183
−4%since 2000
from $16,821 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$787
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+57%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59%(2,770)
Black0.5%(22)
Hispanic / Latino35.1%(1,648)
Asian1.4%(67)
Other0%
Diversity Score61%(2,868)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.6%(2,518)
Black0.9%(49)
Hispanic / Latino50.2%(2,769)
Asian1.3%(73)
Other1.4%(76)
Diversity Score66.7%(3,684)
Diversity Score
67
+9%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.5%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
24.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gustine, California?

Gustine, California has about 5,520 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gustine, California?

The typical household in Gustine, California earns about $40,818 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gustine, California expensive?

In Gustine, California, the median home is worth about $183,700, and the typical rent is about $787 a month.

How educated are people in Gustine, California?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Gustine, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gustine, California?

About 18.4% of people in Gustine, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gustine, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Gustine, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,589 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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