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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

San Clemente

California · 41,100 residents · 18.356 sq mi
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San Clemente is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $46,374. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 8,836 residents. 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $306,400. Households here earn about 30% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

41,100
−18%vs 2000
vs 49,936 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,239 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 2,720 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.6
−9%vs 2000
vs 38.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
39K46K53K60K68K1990201020202024San Clemente
202463K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,374
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,507 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$23,841
−30%vs 2000
vs $34,169 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.0%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$306,400
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $364,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$774
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $916 in 2000
US average: $450
58.6%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.4% in 2000
41.4% rent
6.6
+15%vs 2000
vs 5.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(37,663)
Black0.5%(226)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(5,181)
Asian2.8%(1,141)
Other5%(2,070)
Diversity Score40.3%(16,573)
40
−1%vs 2000
vs 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.4%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 36.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.6 min
+38%vs 2000
vs 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in San Clemente, California?

San Clemente, California has about 41,100 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in San Clemente, California earns about $46,374 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 $306,400, and the typical rent is about $774 a month.

How educated are people in San Clemente, California?

About 32.4% 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 7.0% of people in San Clemente, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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