Turlock, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Turlock, California is 72,400 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 123rd-largest city in California. The median household income is $79,807, the median home value is $443,900, and the median age is 34.6.
The population has grown 5.9% since 2010 (68,848 → 72,888).
72,400
Population
4310
People / sq mi
$79,807
Median Income
$443,900
Median Home Value
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Turlock covers 16.8 sq mi of land at 4310 people per square mile.
About Turlock, CA
Turlock is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 9.6% of the population. Turlock is a city in California with a population of 72,400.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $79,807 — near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.2%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $443,900, with typical rent around $1,498.
Roughly 26.6% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Just 6.8% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
Turlock city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Turlock city had a population of 68,848 in 2010 and 72,888 in 2024, a 5.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 73,631 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.41%.
72,888
Population (2024)
68,848
Population (2010)
73,631
Peak (2019)
0.41%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 68,848 |
| 2011 | 69,251 |
| 2012 | 69,719 |
| 2013 | 70,261 |
| 2014 | 70,868 |
| 2015 | 71,776 |
| 2016 | 72,578 |
| 2017 | 73,241 |
| 2018 | 73,396 |
| 2019 | 73,631 |
| 2020 | 72,768 |
| 2021 | 72,171 |
| 2022 | 72,259 |
| 2023 | 72,460 |
| 2024 | 72,888 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 54.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$79,807
Median Household Income
$36,306
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$443,900
Median Home Value
$1,498
Median Rent
56.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
81.7%
High School+
26.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
81.1%
Public Transit
6.8%
Work From Home
25.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
9.6%
Foreign Born
57.2%
Non-English at Home
4.4%
Veterans
12.8%
With Disability
94.9%
Health Insurance
94.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 28.9% |
| Manufacturing | 11.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.3% |
| Retail Trade | 7.3% |
| Construction | 6.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 5.9% |
| Public Administration | 5.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 3.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.8% |
| Information | 2.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Turlock, California has a population of 72,400 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 123rd-largest city in California.
The median household income in Turlock, California is $79,807, with 8.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Turlock, California is $443,900, with median monthly rent at $1,498 and a homeownership rate of 56.8%.
The median age in Turlock, California is 34.6 years. The population is 47.6% male and 52.4% female.
The population has grown 5.9% since 2010 (68,848 → 72,888).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.