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San Juan Capistrano

California · 34,593 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 $76,686. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $654,900. Households here earn about 26% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,593
+2%since 2000
from 33,826 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,397 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,344 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+10%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K28K31K34K37K1990201020202024San Juan Capistrano
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,686
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,392 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,632
+39%since 2000
from $29,926 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.527
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$654,900
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $274,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,637
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,006 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−22.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
50.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.5
+94%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(19,312)
Black0.4%(146)
Hispanic / Latino38.7%(13,388)
Asian2.8%(952)
Other3.4%(1,161)
Diversity Score68.3%(23,623)
Diversity Score
68
+14%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+47%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.3%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
23.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Juan Capistrano, California?

San Juan Capistrano, California has about 34,593 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Juan Capistrano, California earns about $76,686 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 $654,900, and the typical rent is about $1,637 a month.

How educated are people in San Juan Capistrano, California?

About 36.7% 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 11.4% 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 8,410 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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