Aliso Viejo is a city located in Orange County California. Aliso Viejo has a 2024 population of 49,659. Aliso Viejo is currently declining at a rate of -1.2% annually and its population has decreased by -4.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 52,073 in 2020.
The average household income in Aliso Viejo is $158,017 with a poverty rate of 4.94%. The median age in Aliso Viejo is 37.9 years: 37.7 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Aliso Viejo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,776 | 63.16% |
| Asian | 8,328 | 16.05% |
| Two or more races | 5,894 | 11.36% |
| Other race | 3,425 | 6.6% |
| Black or African American | 1,403 | 2.7% |
| Native American | 54 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.03% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,300 | 2.66 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Married | 10,401 | 3.38 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
| Non Family | 6,085 | 1.27 | 43.7 | 56.3 |
| Female | 2,020 | 3.01 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Male | 794 | 2.91 | 38.7 | 61.3 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
56.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 684 | 1.95% |
| Associates Degree | 3,138 | 8.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,613 | 36.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,169 | 20.47% |
| High School Graduate | 4,016 | 11.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 589 | 1.68% |
| Some College | 6,820 | 19.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,750 | 20,338 | 12,164 |
| Hispanic | 6,369 | 5,666 | 2,416 |
| Asian | 5,671 | 5,538 | 4,135 |
| 2+ Races | 2,912 | 2,833 | 1,331 |
| Other Race | 2,104 | 1,729 | 491 |
| Black | 966 | 956 | 418 |
| Native American | 54 | 54 | 31 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 72.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $92,536 | $111,623 | $75,570 |
| Graduate Degree | $116,288 | $136,389 | $101,982 |
| High School Graduate | $55,841 | $67,619 | $45,605 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,976 | $36,307 | $0 |
| Overall | $78,132 | $93,082 | $67,131 |
| Some College | $57,053 | $59,413 | $53,500 |
$78,132
Average Earnings
$93,082
Average Male
$67,131
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.23% of Aliso Viejo residents speak only English, while 33.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28,566 | 1,463 | 5.12% |
| Hispanic | 10,262 | 546 | 5.32% |
| Asian | 8,190 | 378 | 4.62% |
| Other | 3,387 | 305 | 9.01% |
| Multiple | 5,804 | 119 | 2.05% |
| Black | 1,378 | 11 | 0.8% |
4.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.53%
Male Poverty Rate
5.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Aliso Viejo is Other, with 9.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Aliso Viejo is Black, with 0.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14% |
| High School | 8.97% |
| Some College | 3.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 16.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.43% |
| Male Employed | 2.4% |
| Female Employed | 1.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $153,877 | $176,662 |
| Households | $131,708 | $158,017 |
| Married Families | $167,444 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $84,961 | $108,631 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.6%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,317
Number of Veterans
1,187
Male Veterans
130
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 308 |
| Vietnam | 290 |
| First Gulf War | 237 |
| Korea | 105 |
| World War II | 42 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 359 |
| 75+ | 350 |
| 55 to 64 | 267 |
| 65 to 74 | 212 |
| 18 to 34 | 129 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 999 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 244 | 3.34% |
| Black | 120 | 11.33% |
| 2+ Races | 101 | 2.89% |
| Other Race | 73 | 3.01% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.3%
Labor Force Participation
72.4%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.63%
Born in Aliso Viejo
75.94%
Native Born
24.06%
Foreign Born
8.87%
Non Citizen
15.2%
Naturalized
75.94% of Aliso Viejo residents were born in the United States, with 52.63% having been born in California. 8.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 46,642 | -604 | -1.28% |
| 2028 | 47,246 | -603 | -1.26% |
| 2027 | 47,849 | -603 | -1.24% |
| 2026 | 48,452 | -604 | -1.23% |
| 2025 | 49,056 | -603 | -1.21% |
| 2024 | 49,659 | -604 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 50,263 | -590 | -1.16% |
| 2022 | 50,853 | -656 | -1.27% |
| 2021 | 51,509 | -564 | -1.08% |
| 2020 | 52,073 | 1,530 | 3.03% |
| 2019 | 50,543 | -196 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 50,739 | 387 | 0.77% |
| 2017 | 50,352 | 541 | 1.09% |
| 2016 | 49,811 | -66 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 49,877 | 73 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 49,804 | 181 | 0.36% |
| 2013 | 49,623 | 425 | 0.86% |
| 2012 | 49,198 | 586 | 1.21% |
| 2011 | 48,612 | 791 | 1.65% |
| 2010 | 47,821 | 0 | 0% |