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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Tustin

California · 50,689 residents · 11.123 sq mi
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Tustin is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $38,433. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 16,815 residents. Median home value is $255,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50,689
−25%vs 2000
vs 67,504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,557 / sq mi
−25%vs 2000
vs 6,069 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
29.3
−8%vs 2000
vs 31.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K57K65K74K83K1990201020202024Tustin
202479K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,433
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,985 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,120
−30%vs 2000
vs $25,932 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
6.8%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$255,100
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $251,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$746
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $925 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
41.0%
−8.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 49.6% in 2000
59.0% rent
Afford Score
6.6
+48%vs 2000
vs 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.8%(30,264)
Black2.6%(1,785)
Hispanic / Latino34.2%(23,110)
Asian14.8%(10,008)
Other0%
Diversity Score79.3%(53,516)
1990
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(37,155)
Black5.8%(2,944)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(10,285)
Asian10.5%(5,316)
Other10.4%(5,274)
Diversity Score72.9%(36,928)
Diversity Score
73
−8%vs 2000
vs 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 33.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
86.0%
+6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tustin, California?

Tustin, California has about 50,689 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Tustin, California?

The typical household in Tustin, California earns about $38,433 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tustin, California expensive?

In Tustin, California, the median home is worth about $255,100, and the typical rent is about $746 a month.

How educated are people in Tustin, California?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Tustin, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tustin, California?

About 6.8% of people in Tustin, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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