Tuolumne City, California Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Tuolumne City is a small community located in California, within Tuolumne County. The total population is 1,148. It ranks as the 1025th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tuolumne City is 62.2 years. This is 64% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. 18.5% 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 Tuolumne City is $57,313. This is 42% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.5%. This is 38% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Tuolumne City, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $431,200. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.5x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Tuolumne City is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 22.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (66.5% vs 33.8%). The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% 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 91.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Tuolumne City, 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.