Tustin, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Tustin, Michigan had a total population of 203, the 678th largest village in Michigan, with a median household income of $91,250, which is 25% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.8%.
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x.
- Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.8%.
Tustin Quick Facts
How Tustin Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 215 | 203 | No clear change (-5.6%) |
| Median household income | $57,305 | $91,250 | +59.2% |
| Median home value¹ | $109,287 | $114,800 | No clear change (+5.0%) |
How Tustin Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 93.6%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 0.0%
- Asian: 2.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 3.8%
- HS Diploma: 30.5%
- Some College: 22.9%
- Associate's: 22.1%
- Bachelor's: 17.6%
- Graduate+: 3.0%
Tustin Rankings in Michigan
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Other Cities in Osceola County
Cities Similar to Tustin
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale | 216 | N/A | $90,500 | 16.5% | 40.3% |
| Hickory Corners | 196 | $98,397 | $273,400 | 14.0% | 0.0% |
| Falmouth | 222 | N/A | $145,000 | 15.2% | 9.0% |
| Haring | 199 | $105,441 | $158,100 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Brutus | 198 | $109,375 | $164,100 | 17.6% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 203, Tustin'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
Tustin is a small community located in Michigan, within Osceola County. The total population is 203. It ranks as the 678th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.
Age Demographics
The median age in Tustin is 36.9 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Tustin is $91,250. This is 25% higher than the state median of $72,875. It is also 13% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 1.8%. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $114,800. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Tustin is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Tustin has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.6% of all residents. Asian residents account for 2.0%.
Education
20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Tustin, Michigan 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 Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Tustin, Michigan?
Tustin, Michigan has a population of 203 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Tustin, MI?
The median household income in Tustin is $91,250, which is 13% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Tustin, MI?
The poverty rate in Tustin is 12.8%. This means approximately 26 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Tustin, Michigan?
Tustin's population is 93.6% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Tustin, MI?
The median home value in Tustin is $114,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.3x.
How educated is Tustin, Michigan?
20.6% of adults (25+) in Tustin hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.