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Tuolumne City

California · 1,148 residents · 2.36 sq mi
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With 1,148 people, Tuolumne City is a city in California. At a median age of 62.2, this is an older place than the country as a whole. That trails the California median by roughly 42%. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. There are 717 fewer people here than in 2000. 6% of locals were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,148
−38%since 2000
from 1,865 in 2000
1990 – 2024
487 / sq mi
−50%since 2009
from 972 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
62.2
+68%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.36 sq mi
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K19902000201020202024Tuolumne City
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.9%(22)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.4%(96)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.9%(91)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.4%(73)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 442.4%(28)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5419.8%(227)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 644.2%(48)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7430.6%(351)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.2%(25)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over16.3%(187)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$57,313
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,361 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$72,834
+340%since 2000
from $16,567 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
7.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.605
+46%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$431,200
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
68.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
31.1% rent
0.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.89 people
−23%since 2009
from 2.44 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
26.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
51.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
7.5
+14%since 2009
from 6.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
65
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(1,596)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino7%(130)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(763)
Black5.4%(62)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(261)
Asian0.9%(10)
Other4.5%(52)
63
+55%since 2009
from 41 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican21.3%(244)
Nicaraguan0.8%(9)
Asian origin
Filipino0.9%(10)
Ancestry
English13.8%(158)
Italian9.8%(112)
Scottish7.8%(89)
Swedish7.7%(88)
German7.4%(85)
Portuguese6.7%(77)
French5.9%(68)
Kenyan4.4%(51)
Norwegian3.7%(42)
Croatian2.4%(27)
Irish2.4%(27)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Russian1.8%(21)
Section 05

Education

21.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
7.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.0 min
+21%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
81.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
8.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
10.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
21.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−17.0 ptssince 2011
from 17.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
45.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
83.8%
+20.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.7% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
22.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
20.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

36.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
63.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
6.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
4.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
19.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 20.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2013
from 9.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
79.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2017
from 67.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
79.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 74.7% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
88.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
90.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
4.3%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 4.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.9%(95)
Married31.9%(105)
Widowed28.3%(93)
Divorced10.9%(36)
Women 15+
Never married16.7%(117)
Married23%(161)
Widowed25.7%(180)
Divorced34.7%(243)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2013
from 9.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
52.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
12.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
49.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
35.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
63.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
63.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era52.5%(21)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 40 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tuolumne City, California?

Tuolumne City, California has about 1,148 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tuolumne City, California?

The typical household in Tuolumne City, California earns about $57,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tuolumne City, California expensive?

In Tuolumne City, California, the median home is worth about $431,200.

How educated are people in Tuolumne City, California?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Tuolumne City, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tuolumne City, California?

About 7.5% of people in Tuolumne City, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tuolumne City, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Tuolumne City, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 607 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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

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