North Tustin, California facts for kids
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North Tustin, California
Tustin Foothills (until 2005)
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   Clockwise from top: Fairmont Private Schools campus, Foothill High School gym, Manassero Farms
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Location in Orange County and the state of California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Orange |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.673 sq mi (17.284 km2) |
| • Land | 6.673 sq mi (17.284 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 25,718 |
| • Density | 3,854.0/sq mi (1,487.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
92705, 92780
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| Area code(s) | 714 |
| FIPS code | 06-52379 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1867065, 2408951 |
North Tustin is a special kind of community in Orange County, California. It's called an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's not officially a city, but it's a recognized area.
In 2020, about 25,718 people lived here. This was a bit more than in 2010. North Tustin is the largest CDP and unincorporated community in Orange County. Before 2005, it was known as Tustin Foothills. It's located right next to the city of Tustin.
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Exploring North Tustin's Location
North Tustin covers about 6.7 square miles (17.3 square kilometers) of land. It doesn't have any large bodies of water.
The community is surrounded by the city of Tustin on its south, east, and west sides. To the north, it borders the city of Orange.
Unique Neighborhoods of North Tustin
Within North Tustin, you'll find several distinct neighborhoods. These include Cowan Heights, East Tustin, Lemon Heights, North Tustin itself, Panorama Heights, and Red Hill.
Even though there isn't a local city government, a group called The Foothill Communities Association (FCA) helps out. This non-profit organization started in the 1960s. They work to keep the living environment nice in these communities. The FCA also speaks up for or against new building projects. They decide based on how these projects might affect the community.
Who Lives in North Tustin?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 26,598 | — | |
| 1980 | 26,174 | −1.6% | |
| 1990 | 24,358 | −6.9% | |
| 2000 | 24,044 | −1.3% | |
| 2010 | 24,917 | 3.6% | |
| 2020 | 25,718 | 3.2% | |
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A Look at the 2010 Population
In 2010, North Tustin had 24,917 residents. Most people lived in homes, with very few in group living situations.
Many different groups of people call North Tustin home. The majority of residents were White. There were also significant numbers of Asian, Hispanic, and other racial groups.
Most homes were owned by the people living in them. About 35% of households had children under 18. The average household had almost three people. The average family had just over three people.
The population included people of all ages. About 23.5% were under 18. About 19% were 65 or older. The average age was around 45.6 years old.
A Look at the 2000 Population
In 2000, North Tustin had 24,044 people. There were over 8,200 households. The community was mostly White, with a growing Asian and Hispanic population.
About 35% of households had children under 18. Most households were married couples living together. The average household size was 2.89 people. The average family size was 3.12 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 25% were under 18. About 16.8% were 65 or older. The average age was 42 years.
Learning in North Tustin
The schools in North Tustin are managed by two main school districts. These are the Orange Unified School District and the Tustin Unified School District. The Tustin Unified School District also serves the nearby city of Tustin.
North Tustin is known for its high percentage of students in accelerated learning programs. This means many students are in advanced classes.
See also
In Spanish: North Tustin para niños
