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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Tustin

California · 67,504 residents · 11.123 sq mi
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Tustin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,985. Population has grown 33% since 1990. Median home value is $251,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
67,504
+33%since 1990
from 50,689 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,069 / sq mi
+33%since 1990
from 4,557 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
31.8
+8%since 1990
from 29.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K57K65K74K83K1990201020202024Tustin
202479K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,985
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,433 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,932
+43%since 1990
from $18,120 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.5%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,000
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $255,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $746 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
49.6%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 41.0% in 1990
50.4% rent
Afford Score
4.5
−32%since 1990
from 6.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 25.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.9%
−6.1 ptssince 1990
from 86.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
−19%since 1990
from 19.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 67,504 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tustin, California?

The typical household in Tustin, California earns about $55,985 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 $251,000, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Tustin, California?

About 33.4% 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 8.5% of people in Tustin, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tustin, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Tustin, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,815 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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