San Juan Capistrano is a city located in Orange County California. San Juan Capistrano has a 2024 population of 34,619. San Juan Capistrano is currently declining at a rate of -0.39% annually and its population has decreased by -1.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,159 in 2020.
The average household income in San Juan Capistrano is $172,826 with a poverty rate of 7.27%. The median age in San Juan Capistrano is 44.8 years: 44.5 years for males, and 45.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of San Juan Capistrano was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,934 | 62.67% |
| Two or more races | 6,420 | 18.34% |
| Other race | 4,870 | 13.92% |
| Asian | 1,367 | 3.91% |
| Native American | 217 | 0.62% |
| Black or African American | 190 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,095 | 2.87 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Married | 7,553 | 3.45 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Non Family | 3,136 | 1.29 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Female | 1,069 | 3.19 | 71 | 29 |
| Male | 337 | 3.73 | 40.9 | 59.1 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
78.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 914 | 3.69% |
| Associates Degree | 2,471 | 9.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,298 | 25.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,168 | 16.83% |
| High School Graduate | 4,167 | 16.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,930 | 7.79% |
| Some College | 4,819 | 19.46% |
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 | 14,632 | 14,390 | 8,085 |
| Hispanic | 7,733 | 5,246 | 1,273 |
| 2+ Races | 3,683 | 2,667 | 796 |
| Other Race | 2,932 | 2,029 | 466 |
| Asian | 1,050 | 935 | 526 |
| Native American | 173 | 147 | 51 |
| Black | 144 | 144 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 55.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $95,018 | $137,537 | $58,674 |
| Graduate Degree | $102,175 | $125,357 | $95,396 |
| High School Graduate | $39,607 | $46,250 | $33,489 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,601 | $37,381 | $29,342 |
| Overall | $58,904 | $74,276 | $45,706 |
| Some College | $54,662 | $64,723 | $41,513 |
$58,904
Average Earnings
$74,276
Average Male
$45,706
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.99% of San Juan Capistrano residents speak only English, while 33.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12,759 | 1,307 | 10.24% |
| White | 18,642 | 1,072 | 5.75% |
| Multiple | 6,419 | 949 | 14.78% |
| Other | 4,853 | 286 | 5.89% |
| Black | 183 | 73 | 39.89% |
| Asian | 1,352 | 51 | 3.77% |
7.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.44%
Male Poverty Rate
9.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in San Juan Capistrano is Black, with 39.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in San Juan Capistrano is Asian, with 3.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.66% |
| Some College | 5.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 12.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.53% |
| Male Employed | 3.5% |
| Female Employed | 1.91% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $149,825 | $194,972 |
| Households | $127,893 | $172,826 |
| Married Families | $166,019 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $76,974 | $100,346 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.0%
Male Marriage Rate
54.2%
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
1,514
Number of Veterans
1,379
Male Veterans
135
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 739 |
| First Gulf War | 232 |
| Korea | 41 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| World War II | 20 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 593 |
| 65 to 74 | 476 |
| 35 to 54 | 222 |
| 55 to 64 | 207 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,157 | 6.41% |
| 2+ Races | 205 | 4.75% |
| Hispanic | 146 | 1.59% |
| Asian | 80 | 7.19% |
| Other Race | 65 | 1.82% |
| Native American | 7 | 4.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
62%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
59.5%
Born in San Juan Capistrano
81.39%
Native Born
18.61%
Foreign Born
8.35%
Non Citizen
10.26%
Naturalized
81.39% of San Juan Capistrano residents were born in the United States, with 59.5% having been born in California. 8.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 33,944 | -135 | -0.4% |
| 2028 | 34,079 | -135 | -0.39% |
| 2027 | 34,214 | -135 | -0.39% |
| 2026 | 34,349 | -135 | -0.39% |
| 2025 | 34,484 | -135 | -0.39% |
| 2024 | 34,619 | -135 | -0.39% |
| 2023 | 34,754 | -21 | -0.06% |
| 2022 | 34,775 | -143 | -0.41% |
| 2021 | 34,918 | -241 | -0.69% |
| 2020 | 35,159 | -824 | -2.29% |
| 2019 | 35,983 | -57 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 36,040 | -44 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 36,084 | -18 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 36,102 | 105 | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 35,997 | 194 | 0.54% |
| 2014 | 35,803 | 323 | 0.91% |
| 2013 | 35,480 | 402 | 1.15% |
| 2012 | 35,078 | 295 | 0.85% |
| 2011 | 34,783 | 330 | 0.96% |
| 2010 | 34,453 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 33,826 | 7,643 | 29.19% |
| 1990 | 26,183 | 7,224 | 38.1% |
| 1980 | 18,959 | 15,178 | 401.43% |
| 1970 | 3,781 | 2,661 | 237.59% |
| 1960 | 1,120 | 744 | 197.87% |
| 1880 | 376 | -1,084 | -74.25% |
| 1860 | 1,460 | -32,484 | -95.7% |