Rancho Santa Margarita is a city located in Orange County California. Rancho Santa Margarita has a 2024 population of 45,619. Rancho Santa Margarita is currently declining at a rate of -1.22% annually and its population has decreased by -4.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 47,869 in 2020.
The average household income in Rancho Santa Margarita is $173,790 with a poverty rate of 3.91%. The median age in Rancho Santa Margarita is 40.1 years: 39.9 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rancho Santa Margarita was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,623 | 68.39% |
| Asian | 5,947 | 12.47% |
| Two or more races | 5,589 | 11.72% |
| Other race | 2,471 | 5.18% |
| Black or African American | 819 | 1.72% |
| Native American | 217 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 36 | 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 | 16,798 | 2.84 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Married | 10,961 | 3.4 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
| Non Family | 3,955 | 1.19 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Female | 1,291 | 3.09 | 59.2 | 40.8 |
| Male | 591 | 2.94 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
72.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 826 | 2.5% |
| Associates Degree | 2,700 | 8.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,063 | 33.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,421 | 16.43% |
| High School Graduate | 4,561 | 13.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 924 | 2.8% |
| Some College | 7,509 | 22.75% |
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 | 21,272 | 20,645 | 10,951 |
| Hispanic | 5,758 | 4,787 | 1,765 |
| Asian | 4,083 | 4,015 | 2,889 |
| 2+ Races | 2,551 | 2,108 | 919 |
| Other Race | 1,573 | 1,382 | 516 |
| Black | 645 | 608 | 302 |
| Native American | 154 | 147 | 77 |
| Islander | 36 | 36 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 70.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $94,734 | $116,473 | $77,539 |
| Graduate Degree | $117,039 | $149,186 | $90,536 |
| High School Graduate | $44,111 | $47,380 | $36,953 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,410 | $48,217 | $29,421 |
| Overall | $76,542 | $92,981 | $64,378 |
| Some College | $63,481 | $75,284 | $50,417 |
$76,542
Average Earnings
$92,981
Average Male
$64,378
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.19% of Rancho Santa Margarita residents speak only English, while 23.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28,312 | 1,047 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic | 9,720 | 492 | 5.06% |
| Multiple | 5,589 | 355 | 6.35% |
| Asian | 5,947 | 156 | 2.62% |
| Other | 2,471 | 69 | 2.79% |
| Native | 210 | 36 | 17.14% |
| Black | 819 | 22 | 2.69% |
3.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.83%
Male Poverty Rate
3.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rancho Santa Margarita is Native, with 17.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rancho Santa Margarita is Asian, with 2.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.4% |
| High School | 4.93% |
| Some College | 4.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 8.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 4% |
| Female Employed | 2.8% |
| Male Employed | 2.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $179,002 | $193,970 |
| Households | $150,146 | $173,790 |
| Married Families | $190,566 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $76,020 | $103,967 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.6%
Male Marriage Rate
57.8%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,571
Number of Veterans
1,481
Male Veterans
90
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 542 |
| Second Gulf War | 414 |
| First Gulf War | 402 |
| Korea | 70 |
| World War II | 33 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 377 |
| 75+ | 336 |
| 18 to 34 | 303 |
| 65 to 74 | 302 |
| 55 to 64 | 253 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,235 | 4.66% |
| Hispanic | 207 | 3.04% |
| Asian | 164 | 3.6% |
| 2+ Races | 111 | 3.79% |
| Other Race | 38 | 2.03% |
| Black | 23 | 3.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.3%
Labor Force Participation
71.9%
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
58.27%
Born in Rancho Santa Margarita
79.24%
Native Born
20.76%
Foreign Born
8.21%
Non Citizen
12.56%
Naturalized
79.24% of Rancho Santa Margarita residents were born in the United States, with 58.27% having been born in California. 8.21% 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 | 42,807 | -563 | -1.3% |
| 2028 | 43,370 | -562 | -1.28% |
| 2027 | 43,932 | -562 | -1.26% |
| 2026 | 44,494 | -563 | -1.25% |
| 2025 | 45,057 | -562 | -1.23% |
| 2024 | 45,619 | -563 | -1.22% |
| 2023 | 46,182 | -550 | -1.18% |
| 2022 | 46,732 | -595 | -1.26% |
| 2021 | 47,327 | -542 | -1.13% |
| 2020 | 47,869 | -58 | -0.12% |
| 2019 | 47,927 | -421 | -0.87% |
| 2018 | 48,348 | -345 | -0.71% |
| 2017 | 48,693 | -210 | -0.43% |
| 2016 | 48,903 | -69 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 48,972 | 96 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 48,876 | 109 | 0.22% |
| 2013 | 48,767 | 220 | 0.45% |
| 2012 | 48,547 | 308 | 0.64% |
| 2011 | 48,239 | 362 | 0.76% |
| 2010 | 47,877 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 47,214 | 35,824 | 314.52% |
| 1990 | 11,390 | -31,417 | -73.39% |