San Juan Capistrano, CA Demographics

A map of San Juan Capistrano's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	19,453	18,591	55.4%	52.8%
Hispanic	12,139	13,704	34.6%	38.9%
Asian	1,572	1,194	4.5%	3.4%
Multiracial	1,356	1,293	3.9%	3.7%
Native American/Other	429	275	1.2%	0.8%
Black	146	139	0.4%	0.4%

San Juan Capistrano, California has an estimated population of 35,095, a less than 1% change from the 35,196 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.4% White, 34.6% Hispanic, 4.5% Asian, 3.9% Multiracial, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of San Juan Capistrano, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

San Juan Capistrano 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 Juan Capistrano, that probability was 56.7% in 2020 and 57.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

San Juan Capistrano is ranked the 237th 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 Juan Capistrano was ranked the 240th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

San Juan Capistrano's White Population

19,453 residents of San Juan Capistrano, or 55.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in San Juan Capistrano is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. San Juan Capistrano ranks 899th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Juan Capistrano's White population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. White residents' share of San Juan Capistrano's population has increased from 52.8% to 55.4%.

San Juan Capistrano is less White than neighboring Ladera Ranch (63.6% White), Dana Point (72% White), Laguna Niguel (65% White), San Clemente (71.6% White), and Las Flores CDP (Orange County) (56.4% White).

San Juan Capistrano's Black Population

146 residents of San Juan Capistrano, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in San Juan Capistrano is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. San Juan Capistrano ranks 1144th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Juan Capistrano's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.0%. Black residents' share of San Juan Capistrano's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

San Juan Capistrano is less Black than neighboring Ladera Ranch (0.9% Black), Dana Point (1.4% Black), Laguna Niguel (1.1% Black), San Clemente (0.9% Black), and Las Flores CDP (Orange County) (1.2% Black).

San Juan Capistrano's Asian Population

1,572 residents of San Juan Capistrano, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in San Juan Capistrano is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. San Juan Capistrano ranks 619th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Juan Capistrano's Asian population has grown by an estimated 31.7%. Asian residents' share of San Juan Capistrano's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.5%.

San Juan Capistrano is more Asian than neighboring Dana Point (2.9% Asian), and San Clemente (4.4% Asian). San Juan Capistrano is less Asian than neighboring Ladera Ranch (13.6% Asian), Laguna Niguel (11.3% Asian), and Las Flores CDP (Orange County) (14.2% Asian).

San Juan Capistrano's Hispanic Population

12,139 residents of San Juan Capistrano, or 34.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in San Juan Capistrano is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. San Juan Capistrano ranks 498th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Juan Capistrano's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.4%. Hispanic residents' share of San Juan Capistrano's population has decreased from 38.9% to 34.6%.

San Juan Capistrano is more Hispanic than neighboring Ladera Ranch (12.9% Hispanic), Dana Point (16.5% Hispanic), Laguna Niguel (14.7% Hispanic), San Clemente (17% Hispanic), and Las Flores CDP (Orange County) (23.3% Hispanic).

San Juan Capistrano's Native American/Other Population

429 residents of San Juan Capistrano, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in San Juan Capistrano is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. San Juan Capistrano ranks 1235th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Juan Capistrano's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 56.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of San Juan Capistrano's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

San Juan Capistrano is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ladera Ranch (0.9% Native American/Other), Dana Point (0.8% Native American/Other), Laguna Niguel (1.1% Native American/Other), San Clemente (0.5% Native American/Other), and Las Flores CDP (Orange County) (0.3% Native American/Other).

San Juan Capistrano's Multiracial Population

1,356 residents of San Juan Capistrano, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in San Juan Capistrano is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. San Juan Capistrano ranks 1052nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Juan Capistrano's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. Multiracial residents' share of San Juan Capistrano's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

San Juan Capistrano is less Multiracial than neighboring Ladera Ranch (8% Multiracial), Dana Point (6.4% Multiracial), Laguna Niguel (6.9% Multiracial), San Clemente (5.6% Multiracial), and Las Flores CDP (Orange County) (4.7% 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.