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San Clemente

California · 64,293 residents · 18.356 sq mi
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San Clemente is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,183. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $931,400. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64,293
+29%since 2000
from 49,936 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,503 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 2,720 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+16%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
39K46K53K60K68K1990201020202024San Clemente
202463K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,183
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,507 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,167
+73%since 2000
from $34,169 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$931,400
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,915
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $916 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
36.0% rent
Afford Score
8.6
+50%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(45,889)
Black0.6%(382)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(11,679)
Asian3.9%(2,513)
Other4.5%(2,906)
Diversity Score54.7%(35,194)
Diversity Score
55
+34%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+51%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.4%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Clemente, California?

San Clemente, California has about 64,293 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Clemente, California earns about $108,183 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 $931,400, and the typical rent is about $1,915 a month.

How educated are people in San Clemente, California?

About 50.3% 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 5.2% 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 23,193 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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

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