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Gustine

California · 6,110 residents · 1.88 sq mi
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Gustine has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,984. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $273,500. Households here earn about 36% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,110
+30%since 2000
from 4,698 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.3
+1%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024Gustine
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.8%(414)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.9%(484)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.7%(470)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.8%(479)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.2%(376)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.1%(802)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.2%(684)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.7%(714)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.6%(707)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.4%(577)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.3%(264)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.3%(139)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,984
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,824 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,879
+66%since 2000
from $16,821 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$273,500
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,039
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
38.4% rent
Afford Score
5.5
−26%since 2009
from 7.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Gustine on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59%(2,770)
Black0.5%(22)
Hispanic / Latino35.1%(1,648)
Asian1.4%(67)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.8%(2,006)
Black0.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino62.4%(3,811)
Asian1.4%(85)
Other0.8%(50)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican59%(3,391)
Venezuelan0.3%(15)
Salvadoran0.1%(7)
Asian origin
Filipino3.2%(185)
Ancestry
Portuguese12.2%(701)
German6.8%(390)
Irish4.6%(264)
French3%(175)
English2.8%(160)
Dutch2.5%(143)
Swiss2.1%(119)
Polish1.9%(107)
Scottish1.6%(94)
Italian1.5%(89)
American0.9%(54)
British0.6%(37)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Ukrainian0.5%(30)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Portuguese population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Filipino population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.3%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 49.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.4%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
28.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married45.7%(1,328)
Married39.8%(1,156)
Widowed2%(59)
Divorced12.5%(362)
Women 15+
Never married28.6%(745)
Married49.8%(1,300)
Widowed10%(261)
Divorced11.6%(303)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gustine, California?

Gustine, California has about 6,110 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gustine, California?

The typical household in Gustine, California earns about $49,984 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 $273,500, and the typical rent is about $1,039 a month.

How educated are people in Gustine, California?

About 13.0% 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 14.4% 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 2,179 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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

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