Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Turlock, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

72,502

Median Agei

34.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

46.1%33,443

White

41.5%30,088

Asian

5.6%4,047

Two or More

4.3%3,111

Black

1.7%1,198

Other

0.5%357

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%202

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%56

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.9%1,371

High School Diploma

22.9%10,658

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%2,973

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%6,454

Associate's Degree

8.8%4,080

Bachelor's Degree

16.7%7,748

Master's Degree

7.4%3,441

Professional Degree

1.6%721

Doctorate

0.9%417

HS or Higher

81.4%

BA or Higher

26.5%

Graduate+

9.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$460,600

Median Renti

$1,612

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.1%14,218

Renter-Occupied

43.9%11,147

Total Units

26,323

Homeownership

56.1%

Vacancy Rate

3.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.7%664

$50K–$100K

1.8%262

$100K–$150K

0.9%128

$150K–$200K

1.1%155

$200K–$300K

4.6%661

$300K–$500K

47.4%6,738

$500K–$1M

38%5,408

$1M+

1.4%202

Rent Distribution

Under $500

573

$500–$750

277

$750–$1,000

856

$1,000–$1,250

1,034

$1,250–$1,500

1,768

$1,500–$2,000

3,729

$2,000+

2,449

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%190

2010–2019

4.1%1,079

2000–2009

18.8%4,936

1990–1999

14.3%3,753

1980–1989

19.7%5,177

1970–1979

19.4%5,103

1960–1969

7.6%2,006

1950–1959

6.8%1,789

1940–1949

2.5%657

1939 or earlier

6.2%1,633

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.4%17,610

Electricity

28.4%7,204

Bottled/LP Gas

1%246

No Fuel

0.4%107

Solar

0.4%105

Wood

0.2%54

Other

0.2%39

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$82,995

Mean Household Incomei

$107,498

Per Capita Incomei

$38,196

Poverty Ratei

11.1%

Unemploymenti

8.4%

Labor Forcei

35,239

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.4%860

$10K–$15K

3.1%785

$15K–$20K

2.8%714

$20K–$25K

3.5%885

$25K–$30K

3.1%796

$30K–$35K

3%761

$35K–$40K

3%771

$40K–$45K

3.5%886

$45K–$50K

2.9%731

$50K–$60K

7.1%1,803

$60K–$75K

9%2,272

$75K–$100K

15.6%3,947

$100K–$125K

10.3%2,616

$125K–$150K

7.9%1,998

$150K–$200K

9.4%2,380

$200K+

12.5%3,160

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,242

Residentsi

2,350

Avg. Tenant Renti

$571/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing31 homes95% occupied$595/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers985 homes89% occupied$595/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 875 homes98% occupied$428/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC79 homes98% occupied$394/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $82,995/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

67.8%

Very low income$25K–$41K/yr

29.2%

Low income$41K–$66K/yr

2.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $66K/yr

0.1%

Who Receives This Housing

70% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

33% of subsidized households are minority

30.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

64.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

15,99622.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

7,732

India

1,360

Guatemala

402

Philippines

288

Korea

212

China

Germany

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

31,336

Avg. Commutei

26.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

32,252

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,320(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.3%Insured

4.7%Uninsured

Turlock, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026