Rancho Mission Viejo, CA Demographics

A map of Rancho Mission Viejo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,557	6,879	71.5%	66.3%
Asian	1,549	1,163	12.9%	11.2%
Hispanic	914	1,535	7.6%	14.8%
Multiracial	867	602	7.2%	5.8%
Black	42	115	0.4%	1.1%
Native American/Other	42	84	0.4%	0.8%

Rancho Mission Viejo, California has an estimated population of 11,971, a large increase from the 10,378 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.5% White, 12.9% Asian, 7.6% Hispanic, 7.2% Multiracial, 0.4% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rancho Mission Viejo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rancho Mission Viejo has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rancho Mission Viejo, that probability was 52.3% in 2020 and 46.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rancho Mission Viejo is ranked the 453rd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Rancho Mission Viejo was ranked the 488th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rancho Mission Viejo's White Population

8,557 residents of Rancho Mission Viejo, or 71.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rancho Mission Viejo is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Rancho Mission Viejo ranks 641st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rancho Mission Viejo's White population has grown by an estimated 24.4%. White residents' share of Rancho Mission Viejo's population has increased from 66.3% to 71.5%.

Rancho Mission Viejo is more White than neighboring Coto de Caza (70% White), Ladera Ranch (63.6% White), Las Flores CDP (Orange County) (56.4% White), and San Juan Capistrano (55.4% White). Rancho Mission Viejo is less White than neighboring San Clemente (71.6% White).

Rancho Mission Viejo's Black Population

42 residents of Rancho Mission Viejo, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rancho Mission Viejo is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Rancho Mission Viejo ranks 681st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rancho Mission Viejo's Black population has declined by an estimated 63.5%. Black residents' share of Rancho Mission Viejo's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.4%.

Rancho Mission Viejo is less Black than neighboring San Clemente (0.9% Black), Coto de Caza (1.2% Black), Ladera Ranch (0.9% Black), and Las Flores CDP (Orange County) (1.2% Black).

Rancho Mission Viejo's Asian Population

1,549 residents of Rancho Mission Viejo, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rancho Mission Viejo is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Rancho Mission Viejo ranks 276th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rancho Mission Viejo's Asian population has grown by an estimated 33.2%. Asian residents' share of Rancho Mission Viejo's population has increased from 11.2% to 12.9%.

Rancho Mission Viejo is more Asian than neighboring San Clemente (4.4% Asian), Coto de Caza (8.7% Asian), and San Juan Capistrano (4.5% Asian). Rancho Mission Viejo is less Asian than neighboring Ladera Ranch (13.6% Asian), and Las Flores CDP (Orange County) (14.2% Asian).

Rancho Mission Viejo's Hispanic Population

914 residents of Rancho Mission Viejo, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rancho Mission Viejo is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Rancho Mission Viejo ranks 1042nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rancho Mission Viejo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 40.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Rancho Mission Viejo's population has decreased from 14.8% to 7.6%.

Rancho Mission Viejo is less Hispanic than neighboring San Clemente (17% Hispanic), Coto de Caza (14% Hispanic), Ladera Ranch (12.9% Hispanic), Las Flores CDP (Orange County) (23.3% Hispanic), and San Juan Capistrano (34.6% Hispanic).

Rancho Mission Viejo's Native American/Other Population

42 residents of Rancho Mission Viejo, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rancho Mission Viejo is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Rancho Mission Viejo ranks 1209th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rancho Mission Viejo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rancho Mission Viejo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Rancho Mission Viejo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Las Flores CDP (Orange County) (0.3% Native American/Other). Rancho Mission Viejo is less Native American/Other than neighboring San Clemente (0.5% Native American/Other), Coto de Caza (1.4% Native American/Other), Ladera Ranch (0.9% Native American/Other), and San Juan Capistrano (1.2% Native American/Other).

Rancho Mission Viejo's Multiracial Population

867 residents of Rancho Mission Viejo, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rancho Mission Viejo is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Rancho Mission Viejo ranks 522nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rancho Mission Viejo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 44.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Rancho Mission Viejo's population has increased from 5.8% to 7.2%.

Rancho Mission Viejo is more Multiracial than neighboring San Clemente (5.6% Multiracial), Coto de Caza (4.7% Multiracial), Las Flores CDP (Orange County) (4.7% Multiracial), and San Juan Capistrano (3.9% Multiracial). Rancho Mission Viejo is less Multiracial than neighboring Ladera Ranch (8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.