Tustin, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 68, 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 Wisconsin, within Waushara County. The total population is 68. It ranks as the 790th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tustin is 69.0 years. This is 72% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 1.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 32.4% 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 Tustin is $42,708. This is 45% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 47% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.6%. This is 67% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Tustin, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $158,800. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Tustin was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

3.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 91% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Tustin, Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.