Turlock, CA is a small city located in the Northern San Joaquin Valley of Central California. As of 2020, its population was 72,494 with a population density of 4,317 people per square mile. The city is known for its many local businesses and organizations that bring diverse cultural and economic opportunities to the area. Some of these include supermarkets such as Nob Hill Foods and Save Mart Supermarkets, specialty stores like Kragen Auto Parts and O'Reilly Auto Parts, and restaurants such as Thai Blossom and Benjie's Cafe.
The city also has plenty to offer year-round outdoor activities for all ages from fishing at Turlock Lake State Recreation Area to cycling along the California Pacific Railroad Trail. Families often visit nearby attractions like Hilmar Cheese Company Visitor Center or enjoy nature at the nearby Modesto Reservoir Regional Park. Other organizations that are found in Turlock include Turlock Unified School District, Stanislaus County Library - Turlock Branch, and Turlock Arts Commission for arts and culture programs.
For sports enthusiasts, there are several local games held throughout the year at venues around the city such as Joe Debely Stadium or Sunnyside High School football field including high school football games or soccer tournaments from Stanislaus Soccer Club.
The population in Turlock is 72,494. There are 4,284 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Turlock is 34.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Turlock is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Turlock
- 48.7% are married
- 9.9% are divorced
- 37.3% are married with children
- 16.3% have children, but are single
Race in Turlock
- 51.2% are White
- 1.8% are Black
- 5.5% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 37.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.8% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander