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Tustin

California · 75,540 residents · 11.123 sq mi
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Tustin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,170. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $573,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
75,540
+12%since 2000
from 67,504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,791 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 6,069 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.4
+5%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K57K65K74K83K1990201020202024Tustin
202479K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,170
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,985 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,949
+27%since 2000
from $25,932 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$573,100
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $251,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,424
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $925 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
49.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.8
+75%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic34.8%(26,317)
Black2%(1,535)
Hispanic / Latino39.7%(30,024)
Asian20.1%(15,147)
Other2.8%(2,116)
Diversity Score84.5%(63,814)
Diversity Score
84
+7%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.7%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
34.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.0%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tustin, California?

Tustin, California has about 75,540 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tustin, California?

The typical household in Tustin, California earns about $73,170 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 $573,100, and the typical rent is about $1,424 a month.

How educated are people in Tustin, California?

About 38.6% 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 9.6% 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 24,851 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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

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