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Tuolumne City

California · 1,779 residents · 2.356 sq mi
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Tuolumne City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,609. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $249,300. Households here earn about 35% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,779
−5%since 2000
from 1,865 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
755 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 792 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+12%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Tuolumne City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,609
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,361 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,579
+6%since 2000
from $16,567 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,300
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$906
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.1%
−21.7 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
47.8% rent
Vacancy rate
23.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.3
+75%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(1,596)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino7%(130)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.5%(345)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(1,438)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(206)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other9.3%(166)
Diversity Score45.1%(802)
Diversity Score
45
+143%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+13%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
46.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.4%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tuolumne City, California?

Tuolumne City, California has about 1,779 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tuolumne City, California earns about $39,609 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 $249,300, and the typical rent is about $906 a month.

How educated are people in Tuolumne City, California?

About 4.6% 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 16.0% of people in Tuolumne City, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tuolumne City, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Tuolumne City, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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