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Gustine

Texas · 419 residents (2025 est.) · 0.915 sq mi
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Gustine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,292. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $86,900. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
449
−2%since 2000
from 457 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
491 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
+10%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:419 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3574234895556211990201020202024Gustine
2024449
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,292
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,889 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,113
+161%since 2000
from $12,666 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
−15%since 2010
from 0.428 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction24.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance19.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical19.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade19%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,900
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,031
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+73%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(348)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino23.4%(107)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score45%(205)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.6%(218)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino51%(229)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score63%(283)
Diversity Score
63
+40%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.6%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
42.1%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
23.8%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 14.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.6%
−30.2 ptssince 2013
from 55.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.0%
+19.3 ptssince 2017
from 58.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2016
from 65.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
42.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2016
from 34.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gustine, Texas?

Gustine, Texas has about 449 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gustine, Texas?

The typical household in Gustine, Texas earns about $52,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gustine, Texas expensive?

In Gustine, Texas, the median home is worth about $86,900, and the typical rent is about $1,031 a month.

How educated are people in Gustine, Texas?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Gustine, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gustine, Texas?

About 10.2% of people in Gustine, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gustine, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gustine, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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