Terminous, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 365, Terminous'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

Terminous is a small community located in California, within San Joaquin County. The total population is 365. It ranks as the 1281st most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Terminous is 57.9 years. This is 53% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. Only 1.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 21.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Terminous is $75,724. This is 24% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.4%. This is 89% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 25.6%. This is 287% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $310,200. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 79% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Terminous has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.0% vs 33.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 40.2%.

Education

23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower 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 92.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Terminous, 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.