The population of Turlock City, California, is 71,166. This puts it above the national average and represents a density of 4,205 people per square mile. The population is predominantly White, with a minority of Asian and Black residents. More than 25% of residents speak Spanish, and the median age is 37.5 years. Most residents are homeowners, though there are many who rent their homes. The number of children is also higher than the national average, at 53%.
Turlock City's population is composed of two major groups - those under 18 years old and those over 65. While the median age of the population is 31 years old, there are more males than females in the city. The median household income in the city is $38,500. Males earn on average $35,801 compared to females' $27,184. Per capita income in Turlock City is $16,844.
The median household income in Ceres is higher than the median income for Turlock and Modesto. However, the median household income is still much lower than the statewide average, at $50,598. The low and middle-class households in the city are most likely to earn less than the high-income households.
The city is home to several popular tourist attractions. Yosemite National Park is a short drive away, as is the Sierra Nevada Gold Country. Recreational activities are also plentiful, including BMX bike tracks on N. Walnut Road, the Brandon Kock Memorial Skate Park on Starr Avenue, and an outdoor community swimming pool on High Street.