San Clemente, CA Demographics

A map of San Clemente's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	45,317	45,889	71.6%	71.4%
Hispanic	10,761	11,679	17.0%	18.2%
Multiracial	3,531	3,209	5.6%	5.0%
Asian	2,757	2,513	4.4%	3.9%
Black	571	382	0.9%	0.6%
Native American/Other	336	621	0.5%	1.0%

San Clemente, California has an estimated population of 63,273, a slight decrease from the 64,293 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.6% White, 17.0% Hispanic, 5.6% Multiracial, 4.4% Asian, 0.9% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of San Clemente, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

San Clemente is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 San Clemente, that probability was 45.3% in 2020 and 45.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

San Clemente is ranked the 145th 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). San Clemente was ranked the 144th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

San Clemente's White Population

45,317 residents of San Clemente, or 71.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in San Clemente is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. San Clemente ranks 537th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Clemente's White population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of San Clemente's population has remained roughly unchanged at 71.6%.

San Clemente is more White than neighboring San Juan Capistrano (55.4% White), Rancho Mission Viejo (71.5% White), Ladera Ranch (63.6% White), and Laguna Niguel (65% White). San Clemente is less White than neighboring Dana Point (72% White).

San Clemente's Black Population

571 residents of San Clemente, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in San Clemente is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. San Clemente ranks 986th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Clemente's Black population has grown by an estimated 49.5%. Black residents' share of San Clemente's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

San Clemente is more Black than neighboring San Juan Capistrano (0.4% Black), and Rancho Mission Viejo (0.4% Black). San Clemente is less Black than neighboring Dana Point (1.4% Black), and Laguna Niguel (1.1% Black).

San Clemente's Asian Population

2,757 residents of San Clemente, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in San Clemente is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. San Clemente ranks 564th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Clemente's Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.7%. Asian residents' share of San Clemente's population has increased from 3.9% to 4.4%.

San Clemente is more Asian than neighboring Dana Point (2.9% Asian). San Clemente is less Asian than neighboring San Juan Capistrano (4.5% Asian), Rancho Mission Viejo (12.9% Asian), Ladera Ranch (13.6% Asian), and Laguna Niguel (11.3% Asian).

San Clemente's Hispanic Population

10,761 residents of San Clemente, or 17.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in San Clemente is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. San Clemente ranks 928th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Clemente's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. Hispanic residents' share of San Clemente's population has decreased from 18.2% to 17.0%.

San Clemente is more Hispanic than neighboring Rancho Mission Viejo (7.6% Hispanic), Dana Point (16.5% Hispanic), Ladera Ranch (12.9% Hispanic), and Laguna Niguel (14.7% Hispanic). San Clemente is less Hispanic than neighboring San Juan Capistrano (34.6% Hispanic).

San Clemente's Native American/Other Population

336 residents of San Clemente, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in San Clemente is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. San Clemente ranks 1054th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Clemente's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 45.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of San Clemente's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.5%.

San Clemente is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rancho Mission Viejo (0.4% Native American/Other). San Clemente is less Native American/Other than neighboring San Juan Capistrano (1.2% Native American/Other), Dana Point (0.8% Native American/Other), Ladera Ranch (0.9% Native American/Other), and Laguna Niguel (1.1% Native American/Other).

San Clemente's Multiracial Population

3,531 residents of San Clemente, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in San Clemente is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. San Clemente ranks 727th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Clemente's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. Multiracial residents' share of San Clemente's population has increased from 5.0% to 5.6%.

San Clemente is more Multiracial than neighboring San Juan Capistrano (3.9% Multiracial). San Clemente is less Multiracial than neighboring Rancho Mission Viejo (7.2% Multiracial), Dana Point (6.4% Multiracial), Ladera Ranch (8% Multiracial), and Laguna Niguel (6.9% 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.