Tustin is a city located in Orange County California. Tustin has a 2024 population of 76,971. Tustin is currently declining at a rate of -0.94% annually and its population has decreased by -3.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 79,902 in 2020.
The average household income in Tustin is $147,433 with a poverty rate of 10.39%. The median age in Tustin is 36.8 years: 35.2 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tustin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,246 | 38.27% |
| Asian | 19,855 | 25.12% |
| Other race | 15,076 | 19.08% |
| Two or more races | 10,888 | 13.78% |
| Black or African American | 2,181 | 2.76% |
| Native American | 576 | 0.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 213 | 0.27% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 26,698 | 2.92 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Married | 14,387 | 3.48 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Non Family | 7,008 | 1.39 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Female | 3,477 | 3.46 | 27.6 | 72.4 |
| Male | 1,826 | 3.38 | 41.2 | 58.8 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
50.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,726 | 5.07% |
| Associates Degree | 4,042 | 7.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14,732 | 27.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,961 | 18.54% |
| High School Graduate | 9,522 | 17.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,253 | 6.06% |
| Some College | 9,482 | 17.65% |
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 | 18,517 | 13,967 | 3,573 |
| White | 17,026 | 16,535 | 9,228 |
| Asian | 14,874 | 14,000 | 10,293 |
| Other Race | 8,863 | 6,104 | 1,060 |
| 2+ Races | 6,427 | 5,380 | 2,638 |
| Black | 1,449 | 1,437 | 600 |
| Native American | 317 | 244 | 61 |
| Islander | 95 | 95 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 69.2%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $83,242 | $91,318 | $74,081 |
| Graduate Degree | $109,329 | $123,104 | $90,056 |
| High School Graduate | $39,960 | $42,500 | $35,453 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,756 | $34,315 | $27,083 |
| Overall | $61,035 | $70,862 | $50,666 |
| Some College | $49,185 | $58,726 | $38,347 |
$61,035
Average Earnings
$70,862
Average Male
$50,666
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
48.15% of Tustin residents speak only English, while 51.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 31,604 | 4,724 | 14.95% |
| Other | 15,073 | 2,253 | 14.95% |
| Asian | 19,793 | 1,654 | 8.36% |
| White | 21,854 | 1,323 | 6.05% |
| Multiple | 10,842 | 1,297 | 11.96% |
| Islander | 213 | 146 | 68.54% |
| Black | 2,162 | 109 | 5.04% |
| Native | 565 | 60 | 10.62% |
10.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.96%
Male Poverty Rate
11.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tustin is Islander, with 68.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tustin is Black, with 5.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.4% |
| High School | 12.04% |
| Some College | 9.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 19.44% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.51% |
| Female Employed | 5.59% |
| Male Employed | 2.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $123,531 | $160,639 |
| Households | $108,435 | $147,433 |
| Married Families | $149,914 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $77,975 | $99,093 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.7%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,758
Number of Veterans
1,621
Male Veterans
137
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 610 |
| Second Gulf War | 426 |
| First Gulf War | 306 |
| Korea | 124 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 478 |
| 75+ | 453 |
| 65 to 74 | 380 |
| 55 to 64 | 277 |
| 18 to 34 | 170 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,200 | 4.89% |
| Hispanic | 327 | 1.49% |
| Black | 170 | 10.62% |
| 2+ Races | 162 | 2.26% |
| Asian | 140 | 0.88% |
| Other Race | 69 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 17 | 4.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
51.78%
Born in Tustin
66.92%
Native Born
33.08%
Foreign Born
15.1%
Non Citizen
17.98%
Naturalized
66.92% of Tustin residents were born in the United States, with 51.78% having been born in California. 15.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 73,307 | -733 | -0.99% |
| 2028 | 74,040 | -733 | -0.98% |
| 2027 | 74,773 | -732 | -0.97% |
| 2026 | 75,505 | -733 | -0.96% |
| 2025 | 76,238 | -733 | -0.95% |
| 2024 | 76,971 | -733 | -0.94% |
| 2023 | 77,704 | -689 | -0.88% |
| 2022 | 78,393 | -831 | -1.05% |
| 2021 | 79,224 | -678 | -0.85% |
| 2020 | 79,902 | -4 | -0.01% |
| 2019 | 79,906 | -501 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 80,407 | -559 | -0.69% |
| 2017 | 80,966 | -1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 80,967 | 963 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 80,004 | 1,341 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 78,663 | 621 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 78,042 | 816 | 1.06% |
| 2012 | 77,226 | 1,110 | 1.46% |
| 2011 | 76,116 | 751 | 1% |
| 2010 | 75,365 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 67,504 | 16,815 | 33.17% |
| 1990 | 50,689 | 18,433 | 57.15% |
| 1980 | 32,256 | 11,157 | 52.88% |
| 1970 | 21,099 | 19,093 | 951.79% |
| 1960 | 2,006 | 863 | 75.5% |
| 1950 | 1,143 | 190 | 19.94% |
| 1940 | 953 | 27 | 2.92% |
| 1930 | 926 | 699 | 307.93% |
| 1880 | 227 | -73,080 | -99.69% |