Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

San Juan Capistrano, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

35,095

Median Agei

46.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

55.4%19,453

Hispanic/Latino

34.6%12,139

Asian

4.5%1,572

Two or More

3.9%1,356

Other

0.8%290

Black

0.4%146

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%139

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.4%358

High School Diploma

14.5%3,609

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%1,761

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%3,089

Associate's Degree

10.8%2,683

Bachelor's Degree

26.7%6,616

Master's Degree

10.5%2,607

Professional Degree

3.9%965

Doctorate

2.3%582

HS or Higher

89.7%

BA or Higher

43.4%

Graduate+

16.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$993,800

Median Renti

$2,438

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81%9,928

Renter-Occupied

19%2,324

Total Units

13,071

Homeownership

81%

Vacancy Rate

6.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%136

$50K–$100K

1.9%185

$100K–$150K

1.4%139

$150K–$200K

0.7%67

$200K–$300K

3.4%336

$300K–$500K

11.2%1,111

$500K–$1M

30.6%3,037

$1M+

49.5%4,917

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

201

$1,500–$2,000

276

$2,000+

1,576

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%174

2010–2019

6.3%823

2000–2009

9.5%1,241

1990–1999

14.4%1,888

1980–1989

15.7%2,057

1970–1979

36%4,704

1960–1969

11.9%1,559

1950–1959

2.7%350

1940–1949

0.7%97

1939 or earlier

1.4%178

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.7%9,400

Electricity

18.4%2,250

No Fuel

1.8%219

Solar

1.6%200

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%183

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$129,457

Mean Household Incomei

$180,367

Per Capita Incomei

$63,646

Poverty Ratei

8.3%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

18,380

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%406

$10K–$15K

1.6%197

$15K–$20K

0.9%108

$20K–$25K

2.4%293

$25K–$30K

0.7%88

$30K–$35K

1.7%205

$35K–$40K

2.8%337

$40K–$45K

2.8%345

$45K–$50K

0.6%72

$50K–$60K

3.6%441

$60K–$75K

5.3%644

$75K–$100K

9.5%1,159

$100K–$125K

13.9%1,702

$125K–$150K

10.1%1,237

$150K–$200K

11.2%1,378

$200K+

29.7%3,640

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

110

Residentsi

125

Avg. Tenant Renti

$431/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers110 homes81% occupied$431/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $129,457/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $39K/yr

96%

Very low income$39K–$65K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

58% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

27% of subsidized households are minority

67% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

61% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

6,09517.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,407

China

222

Canada

174

Philippines

149

United Kingdom

146

Guatemala

128

Korea

115

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

17,388

Avg. Commutei

26.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

17,642

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,506(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.9%Insured

6.1%Uninsured

San Juan Capistrano, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026