Strawberry (Tuolumne County), California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 56, Strawberry (Tuolumne County)'s ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Strawberry (Tuolumne County) is a small community located in California, within Tuolumne County. The total population is 56. It ranks as the 1513th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Strawberry (Tuolumne County) is 75.3 years. This is 99% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. 71.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 72.7%. This is 506% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Strawberry (Tuolumne County), which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 27.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 51% lower than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Strawberry (Tuolumne County) is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (73.2% vs 33.8%).

Education

98.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Strawberry (Tuolumne County) in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 165% higher than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.2%. Notably, 71.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Strawberry (Tuolumne County), California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.