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San Juan Capistrano

California · 35,196 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 $103,922. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $760,400. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,196
+4%since 2000
from 33,826 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,439 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,344 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+21%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K28K31K34K37K1990201020202024San Juan Capistrano
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,922
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,392 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,526
+69%since 2000
from $29,926 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$760,400
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $274,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,136
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,006 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
7.3
+67%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.8%(18,591)
Black0.4%(139)
Hispanic / Latino38.9%(13,704)
Asian3.4%(1,194)
Other4%(1,417)
Diversity Score70.4%(24,763)
Diversity Score
70
+18%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.7%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
20.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Juan Capistrano, California?

San Juan Capistrano, California has about 35,196 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Juan Capistrano, California earns about $103,922 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 $760,400, and the typical rent is about $2,136 a month.

How educated are people in San Juan Capistrano, California?

About 39.0% 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 7.8% 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 9,013 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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