Ladera Ranch is a CDP located in Orange County California. Ladera Ranch has a 2024 population of 24,547. Ladera Ranch is currently growing at a rate of 0.46% annually but its population has decreased by -1.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,996 in 2020.
The average household income in Ladera Ranch is $233,782 with a poverty rate of 4.1%. The median age in Ladera Ranch is 35.3 years: 32.9 years for males, and 36 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ladera Ranch was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,109 | 68.23% |
| Asian | 3,467 | 14.69% |
| Two or more races | 3,052 | 12.93% |
| Other race | 661 | 2.8% |
| Black or African American | 245 | 1.04% |
| Native American | 57 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.08% |
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 | 7,420 | 3.18 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Married | 4,998 | 3.69 | 81 | 19 |
| Non Family | 1,207 | 1.15 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Female | 732 | 3.23 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Male | 483 | 2.91 | 54 | 46 |
3.52
Average Family Size
3.18
Average Household Size
74.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 87 | 0.64% |
| Associates Degree | 686 | 5.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,573 | 40.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,358 | 24.67% |
| High School Graduate | 1,100 | 8.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 133 | 0.98% |
| Some College | 2,674 | 19.65% |
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 | 9,295 | 9,249 | 6,390 |
| Asian | 2,303 | 2,292 | 1,593 |
| Hispanic | 1,196 | 1,047 | 397 |
| 2+ Races | 1,068 | 1,035 | 537 |
| Other Race | 294 | 220 | 60 |
| Black | 176 | 162 | 80 |
| Native American | 57 | 57 | 57 |
| Islander | 18 | 18 | 18 |
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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $119,346 | $136,816 | $90,764 |
| Graduate Degree | $132,760 | $176,555 | $109,963 |
| High School Graduate | $62,935 | $160,833 | $39,601 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,397 | $41,667 | $0 |
| Overall | $107,422 | $133,670 | $83,173 |
| Some College | $65,778 | $76,250 | $52,111 |
$107,422
Average Earnings
$133,670
Average Male
$83,173
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.79% of Ladera Ranch residents speak only English, while 18.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 8.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,319 | 726 | 4.74% |
| Hispanic | 2,508 | 110 | 4.39% |
| Multiple | 3,052 | 83 | 2.72% |
| Other | 661 | 50 | 7.56% |
| Asian | 3,455 | 28 | 0.81% |
4.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.11%
Male Poverty Rate
5.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ladera Ranch is Other, with 7.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ladera Ranch is Asian, with 0.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.31% |
| Some College | 2.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 13.03% |
| Female Employed | 7.4% |
| Male Employed | 1.53% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $199,925 | $251,739 |
| Households | $184,257 | $233,782 |
| Married Families | $223,378 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $93,051 | $130,165 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.6%
Male Marriage Rate
57.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
397
Number of Veterans
384
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 199 |
| Second Gulf War | 136 |
| Vietnam | 95 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 179 |
| 35 to 54 | 111 |
| 65 to 74 | 82 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 351 | 3.27% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 2.47% |
| Black | 17 | 9.66% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 1.37% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.9%
Labor Force Participation
69.1%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
58.63%
Born in Ladera Ranch
82.41%
Native Born
17.59%
Foreign Born
4.92%
Non Citizen
12.67%
Naturalized
82.41% of Ladera Ranch residents were born in the United States, with 58.63% having been born in California. 4.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24,547 | 112 | 0.46% |
| 2023 | 24,435 | 112 | 0.46% |
| 2022 | 24,323 | -1,203 | -4.71% |
| 2021 | 25,526 | 530 | 2.12% |
| 2020 | 24,996 | -2,281 | -8.36% |
| 2019 | 27,277 | -3,011 | -9.94% |
| 2018 | 30,288 | 1,519 | 5.28% |
| 2017 | 28,769 | 1,648 | 6.08% |
| 2016 | 27,121 | 407 | 1.52% |
| 2015 | 26,714 | 704 | 2.71% |
| 2014 | 26,010 | 2,185 | 9.17% |
| 2013 | 23,825 | 1,291 | 5.73% |
| 2012 | 22,534 | 1,122 | 5.24% |
| 2011 | 21,412 | -1,568 | -6.82% |
| 2010 | 22,980 | 0 | 0% |