Gustine is a city located in Merced County California. Gustine has a 2024 population of 6,086. Gustine is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -0.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,138 in 2020.
The average household income in Gustine is $68,128 with a poverty rate of 4.05%. The median age in Gustine is 39 years: 33.6 years for males, and 43 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gustine was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,070 | 50.18% |
| Other race | 2,074 | 33.9% |
| Two or more races | 563 | 9.2% |
| Native American | 227 | 3.71% |
| Asian | 161 | 2.63% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,248 | 2.72 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Married | 894 | 3.53 | 66 | 34 |
| Non Family | 667 | 1.06 | 40.9 | 59.1 |
| Female | 632 | 3.26 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
| Male | 55 | 3.53 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
53.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 445 | 10.86% |
| Associates Degree | 310 | 7.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 338 | 8.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 35 | 0.85% |
| High School Graduate | 1,111 | 27.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 695 | 16.96% |
| Some College | 1,165 | 28.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,403 | 1,360 | 42 |
| White | 1,551 | 1,454 | 331 |
| Other Race | 1,221 | 728 | 42 |
| 2+ Races | 295 | 242 | 0 |
| Native American | 125 | 95 | 0 |
| Asian | 83 | 83 | 0 |
| Black | 23 | 23 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,419 | $58,571 | $40,714 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $52,350 | $14,145 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,849 | $44,900 | $14,480 |
| Overall | $31,573 | $48,210 | $24,950 |
| Some College | $30,726 | $0 | $30,524 |
$31,573
Average Earnings
$48,210
Average Male
$24,950
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
41.55% of Gustine residents speak only English, while 58.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 54.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,891 | 183 | 9.68% |
| Hispanic | 4,004 | 65 | 1.62% |
| Other | 2,074 | 21 | 1.01% |
| Multiple | 563 | 16 | 2.84% |
4.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.4%
Male Poverty Rate
6.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gustine is White, with 9.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gustine is Other, with 1.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.99% |
| Some College | 10.78% |
| High School | 2.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,391 | $63,320 |
| Households | $58,321 | $68,128 |
| Married Families | $78,185 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,600 | $68,970 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
276
Number of Veterans
252
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 108 |
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| World War II | 26 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 108 |
| 75+ | 77 |
| 35 to 54 | 62 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 246 | 10.02% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 2.09% |
| Native American | 30 | 18.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
29.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.8%
Labor Force Participation
41.8%
Employment Rate
19.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.24%
Born in Gustine
68.22%
Native Born
31.78%
Foreign Born
21.54%
Non Citizen
10.23%
Naturalized
68.22% of Gustine residents were born in the United States, with 62.24% having been born in California. 21.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,021 | -13 | -0.22% |
| 2028 | 6,034 | -13 | -0.21% |
| 2027 | 6,047 | -13 | -0.21% |
| 2026 | 6,060 | -13 | -0.21% |
| 2025 | 6,073 | -13 | -0.21% |
| 2024 | 6,086 | -13 | -0.21% |
| 2023 | 6,099 | -32 | -0.52% |
| 2022 | 6,131 | -16 | -0.26% |
| 2021 | 6,147 | 9 | 0.15% |
| 2020 | 6,138 | 360 | 6.23% |
| 2019 | 5,778 | 5 | 0.09% |
| 2018 | 5,773 | 11 | 0.19% |
| 2017 | 5,762 | 51 | 0.89% |
| 2016 | 5,711 | 44 | 0.78% |
| 2015 | 5,667 | 45 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 5,622 | 24 | 0.43% |
| 2013 | 5,598 | 13 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 5,585 | 22 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 5,563 | 40 | 0.72% |
| 2010 | 5,523 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,698 | 767 | 19.51% |
| 1990 | 3,931 | 789 | 25.11% |
| 1980 | 3,142 | 349 | 12.5% |
| 1970 | 2,793 | 493 | 21.43% |
| 1960 | 2,300 | 316 | 15.93% |
| 1950 | 1,984 | 629 | 46.42% |
| 1940 | 1,355 | 339 | 33.37% |
| 1930 | 1,016 | 300 | 41.9% |
| 1920 | 716 | -5,305 | -88.11% |