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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Aliso Viejo

California · 40,166 residents · 6.926 sq mi
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Aliso Viejo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,409. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 32,554 residents. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $252,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 61% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

40,166
+428%since 1990
from 7,612 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,799 / sq mi
+428%since 1990
from 1,099 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.7
+8%since 1990
from 30.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K17K30K43K57K1990201020202024Aliso Viejo
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$76,409
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,766 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$35,244
+49%since 1990
from $23,688 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.8%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$252,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $190,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,268
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $903 in 1990
US average: $602
66.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 64.9% in 1990
33.6% rent
3.3
−12%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(6,535)
Black1.7%(129)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(931)
Asian8.1%(620)
Diversity Score49.5%(3,768)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(28,599)
Black2%(790)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(4,680)
Asian10.9%(4,367)
Diversity Score52.3%(20,997)
52
+6%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

48.6%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 38.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 95.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.0%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
−25%since 1990
from 26.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aliso Viejo, California?

Aliso Viejo, California has about 40,166 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Aliso Viejo, California?

The typical household in Aliso Viejo, California earns about $76,409 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aliso Viejo, California expensive?

In Aliso Viejo, California, the median home is worth about $252,700, and the typical rent is about $1,268 a month.

How educated are people in Aliso Viejo, California?

About 48.6% of adults age 25 and over in Aliso Viejo, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aliso Viejo, California?

About 2.8% of people in Aliso Viejo, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aliso Viejo, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Aliso Viejo, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32,554 residents, a change of about 428 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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