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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

San Clemente

California · 49,936 residents · 18.356 sq mi
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San Clemente is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,507. Population has grown 21% since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $364,800. Households here earn about 34% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

49,936
+21%since 1990
from 41,100 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,720 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 2,239 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
+10%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
39K46K53K60K68K1990201020202024San Clemente
202463K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$63,507
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,374 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$34,169
+43%since 1990
from $23,841 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$364,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $306,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$916
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $774 in 1990
US average: $602
62.4%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 58.6% in 1990
37.6% rent
5.7
−13%since 1990
from 6.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(37,663)
Black0.5%(226)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(5,181)
Asian2.8%(1,141)
Diversity Score40.3%(16,573)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(39,155)
Black0.6%(320)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(7,933)
Asian2.6%(1,293)
Diversity Score40.8%(20,369)
41
+1%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.1%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 32.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.7%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 90.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.4%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.1 min
−27%since 1990
from 27.6 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 San Clemente, California?

San Clemente, California has about 49,936 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in San Clemente, California earns about $63,507 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 $364,800, and the typical rent is about $916 a month.

How educated are people in San Clemente, California?

About 36.1% 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 7.6% 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 8,836 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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