Demographics & People — Turlock, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 72,400 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~72,700 |
| Median Age | 34.9 |
| Total Households | 25,302 |
| Family Households | 17,385 |
| Average Household Size | 2.82 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5638 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 39,425 |
| Black or African American | 1,505 |
| Asian | 4,280 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31,600 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 40,489 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 32,195 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 28,824 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 9,724 |
| German | 4,820 |
| English | 4,389 |
| Portuguese | 4,140 |
| Irish | 4,051 |
| Assyrian/Chaldean/Syriac | 3,191 |
| Italian | 2,359 |
Language
| English Only | 38,733 |
| Spanish | 19,842 |
| Population 5+ | 67,740 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 2,147 |
| Population 18+ | 53,504 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Turlock, California.