Trowbridge, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 243, Trowbridge'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

Trowbridge is a small community located in California, within Sutter County. The total population is 243. It ranks as the 1347th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Trowbridge is 33.8 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 37.9 years. With 34.2% of the population under 18, Trowbridge has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Trowbridge is $130,000. This is 31% higher than the state median of $99,122. It is also 61% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.3%. This is 55% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 11.8%. This is 79% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $621,700. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 62% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Trowbridge is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (78.6% vs 33.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 40.2%.

Education

11.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 69% 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 94.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Trowbridge, 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.