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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

San Juan Capistrano

California · 26,183 residents · 14.43 sq mi
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San Juan Capistrano is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 7,643 residents. Median home value is $262,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

26,183
−23%vs 2000
vs 33,826 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,814 / sq mi
−23%vs 2000
vs 2,344 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.9
−4%vs 2000
vs 36.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
25K28K31K34K37K1990201020202024San Juan Capistrano
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,250
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,392 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$23,344
−22%vs 2000
vs $29,926 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.2%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$262,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $274,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$913
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,006 in 2000
US average: $450
76.6%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.9% in 2000
23.4% rent
5.7
+29%vs 2000
vs 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(21,084)
Black0.4%(151)
Hispanic / Latino33.1%(11,206)
Asian1.9%(634)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.8%(20,231)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(23,422)
Black0.3%(89)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(5,633)
Asian2.1%(562)
Other8.1%(2,110)
Diversity Score52.7%(13,811)
53
−12%vs 2000
vs 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.1%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.6%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.4%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.2 min
+43%vs 2000
vs 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Juan Capistrano, California?

San Juan Capistrano, California has about 26,183 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in San Juan Capistrano, California?

The typical household in San Juan Capistrano, California earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Juan Capistrano, California expensive?

In San Juan Capistrano, California, the median home is worth about $262,500, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in San Juan Capistrano, California?

About 28.1% of adults age 25 and over in San Juan Capistrano, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Juan Capistrano, California?

About 6.2% of people in San Juan Capistrano, 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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