Tustin, CA Demographics

A map of Tustin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	32,552	32,712	41.2%	40.7%
Asian	20,669	19,043	26.2%	23.7%
White	20,164	22,901	25.5%	28.5%
Multiracial	2,932	3,295	3.7%	4.1%
Black	1,993	1,619	2.5%	2.0%
Native American/Other	671	706	0.8%	0.9%

Tustin, California has an estimated population of 78,981, a slight decrease from the 80,276 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.2% Hispanic, 26.2% Asian, 25.5% White, 3.7% Multiracial, 2.5% Black, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tustin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tustin is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Tustin, that probability was 69.4% in 2020 and 69.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tustin is ranked the 112th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Tustin was ranked the 109th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tustin's White Population

20,164 residents of Tustin, or 25.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tustin is lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Tustin ranks 1201st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tustin's White population has declined by an estimated 12.0%. White residents' share of Tustin's population has decreased from 28.5% to 25.5%.

Tustin is more White than neighboring Santa Ana (8.9% White). Tustin is less White than neighboring North Tustin (56.3% White), Irvine (34.3% White), Orange (39.2% White), and Villa Park (60.9% White).

Tustin's Black Population

1,993 residents of Tustin, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tustin is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Tustin ranks 436th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tustin's Black population has grown by an estimated 23.1%. Black residents' share of Tustin's population has increased from 2.0% to 2.5%.

Tustin is more Black than neighboring North Tustin (0.9% Black), Irvine (1.9% Black), Santa Ana (0.7% Black), Orange (1.5% Black), and Villa Park (0.6% Black).

Tustin's Asian Population

20,669 residents of Tustin, or 26.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tustin is considerably higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Tustin ranks 108th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tustin's Asian population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. Asian residents' share of Tustin's population has increased from 23.7% to 26.2%.

Tustin is more Asian than neighboring North Tustin (14.7% Asian), Santa Ana (12.3% Asian), Orange (13.8% Asian), and Villa Park (19.7% Asian). Tustin is less Asian than neighboring Irvine (44.6% Asian).

Tustin's Hispanic Population

32,552 residents of Tustin, or 41.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tustin is comparable to the share in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Tustin ranks 475th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tustin's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Tustin's population has increased from 40.7% to 41.2%.

Tustin is more Hispanic than neighboring North Tustin (21.6% Hispanic), Irvine (11.4% Hispanic), Orange (39.9% Hispanic), and Villa Park (14.5% Hispanic). Tustin is less Hispanic than neighboring Santa Ana (76.6% Hispanic).

Tustin's Native American/Other Population

671 residents of Tustin, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tustin is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Tustin ranks 1139th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tustin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tustin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Tustin is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Tustin (0.4% Native American/Other), Santa Ana (0.4% Native American/Other), and Orange (0.6% Native American/Other). Tustin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Irvine (1.3% Native American/Other), and Villa Park (1.7% Native American/Other).

Tustin's Multiracial Population

2,932 residents of Tustin, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tustin is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Tustin ranks 945th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tustin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Tustin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Tustin is more Multiracial than neighboring Santa Ana (1% Multiracial), and Villa Park (2.7% Multiracial). Tustin is less Multiracial than neighboring North Tustin (6% Multiracial), Irvine (6.4% Multiracial), and Orange (4.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.