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Tustin

California · 80,276 residents · 11.123 sq mi
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Tustin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,386. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $693,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
80,276
+19%since 2000
from 67,504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,217 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 6,069 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+14%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K57K65K74K83K1990201020202024Tustin
202479K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,386
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,985 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,482
+56%since 2000
from $25,932 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$693,000
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $251,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,885
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $925 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
52.4% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.5%(22,901)
Black2%(1,619)
Hispanic / Latino40.7%(32,712)
Asian23.7%(19,043)
Other3.6%(2,864)
Diversity Score85.7%(68,814)
Diversity Score
86
+8%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+59%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.1%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
31.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tustin, California?

Tustin, California has about 80,276 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tustin, California?

The typical household in Tustin, California earns about $88,386 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 $693,000, and the typical rent is about $1,885 a month.

How educated are people in Tustin, California?

About 44.8% 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 10.9% 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 29,587 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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

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