CITY · 2000 CENSUS

San Juan Capistrano

California · 33,826 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 $62,392. Population has grown 29% since 1990. Median home value is $274,100. Households here earn about 31% more than the California median.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 36.4

US median: 35.2

More educated

31% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

More affordable

home values down 21%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

33,826

+29%since 1990

from 26,183 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

2,344 / sq mi

+29%since 1990

from 1,814 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

36.4

+4%since 1990

from 34.9 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202435K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$62,392

+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $46,250 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$29,926

+28%since 1990

from $23,344 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

10.7%

+4.5 ptssince 1990

from 6.2% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$274,100

−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $262,500 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$1,006

−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $913 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

78.9%

+2.4 ptssince 1990

from 76.6% in 1990

21.1% rent

Afford Score

4.4

−23%since 1990

from 5.7 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic89.5%(23,422)

Black0.3%(89)

Hispanic / Latino21.5%(5,633)

Asian2.1%(562)

Diversity Score52.7%(13,811)

2000

White, non-Hispanic62.3%(21,084)

Black0.4%(151)

Hispanic / Latino33.1%(11,206)

Asian1.9%(634)

Diversity Score59.8%(20,231)

Diversity Score

+13%since 1990

from 53 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

30.7%

+2.6 ptssince 1990

from 28.1% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

81.6%

−2.0 ptssince 1990

from 83.6% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

11.9%

+2.6 ptssince 1990

from 9.4% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

16.9 min

−30%since 1990

from 24.2 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Juan Capistrano, California?

San Juan Capistrano, California has about 33,826 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in San Juan Capistrano, California earns about $62,392 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 $274,100, and the typical rent is about $1,006 a month.

How educated are people in San Juan Capistrano, California?

About 30.7% 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 10.7% of people in San Juan Capistrano, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Juan Capistrano, California grown since 1990?

Yes, San Juan Capistrano, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,643 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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