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San Clemente

California · 62,226 residents (2025 est.) · 18.356 sq mi
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#112Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,398,400
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San Clemente is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $140,062. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,398,400. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
63,273
+27%since 2000
from 49,936 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,447 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 2,720 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.6
+20%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:62,226 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
39K46K53K60K68K1990201020202024San Clemente
202463K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$140,062
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,507 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,623
+130%since 2000
from $34,169 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.7%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
+4%since 2010
from 0.467 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,398,400
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,460
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $916 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.0
+74%since 2000
from 5.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(39,155)
Black0.6%(320)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(7,933)
Asian2.6%(1,293)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.8%(20,369)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(45,317)
Black0.9%(571)
Hispanic / Latino17%(10,761)
Asian4.4%(2,757)
Other6.1%(3,867)
Diversity Score56.5%(35,781)
Diversity Score
57
+39%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.8%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 36.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+42%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.4%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
11.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 7.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2017
from 90.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 82.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 12.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Clemente, California?

San Clemente, California has about 63,273 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in San Clemente, California?

The typical household in San Clemente, California earns about $140,062 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Clemente, California expensive?

In San Clemente, California, the median home is worth about $1,398,400, and the typical rent is about $2,460 a month.

How educated are people in San Clemente, California?

About 53.8% of adults age 25 and over in San Clemente, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Clemente, California?

About 5.8% of people in San Clemente, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Clemente, California grown since 1990?

Yes, San Clemente, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22,173 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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