Coto de Caza, CA Demographics

A map of Coto de Caza's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	10,634	10,722	70.0%	72.9%
Hispanic	2,128	1,522	14.0%	10.3%
Asian	1,322	1,354	8.7%	9.2%
Multiracial	716	839	4.7%	5.7%
Native American/Other	212	95	1.4%	0.6%
Black	178	178	1.2%	1.2%

Coto de Caza, California has an estimated population of 15,190, an increase from the 14,710 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.0% White, 14.0% Hispanic, 8.7% Asian, 4.7% Multiracial, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 1.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Coto de Caza, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Coto de Caza has become more 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 Coto de Caza, that probability was 44.6% in 2020 and 48.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Coto de Caza is ranked the 401st 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). Coto de Caza was ranked the 407th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Coto de Caza's White Population

10,634 residents of Coto de Caza, or 70.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Coto de Caza is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Coto de Caza ranks 481st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coto de Caza's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Coto de Caza's population has decreased from 72.9% to 70.0%.

Coto de Caza is more White than neighboring Rancho Santa Margarita (58.5% White), Las Flores CDP (Orange County) (56.4% White), Mission Viejo (59.1% White), Ladera Ranch (63.6% White), and Trabuco Canyon (69% White).

Coto de Caza's Black Population

178 residents of Coto de Caza, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Coto de Caza is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Coto de Caza ranks 646th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coto de Caza's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Coto de Caza's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Coto de Caza is more Black than neighboring Mission Viejo (1% Black), and Ladera Ranch (0.9% Black). Coto de Caza is less Black than neighboring Rancho Santa Margarita (1.5% Black), and Trabuco Canyon (1.4% Black).

Coto de Caza's Asian Population

1,322 residents of Coto de Caza, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Coto de Caza is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Coto de Caza ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coto de Caza's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. Asian residents' share of Coto de Caza's population has decreased from 9.2% to 8.7%.

Coto de Caza is more Asian than neighboring Trabuco Canyon (7.7% Asian). Coto de Caza is less Asian than neighboring Rancho Santa Margarita (12.4% Asian), Las Flores CDP (Orange County) (14.2% Asian), Mission Viejo (14.2% Asian), and Ladera Ranch (13.6% Asian).

Coto de Caza's Hispanic Population

2,128 residents of Coto de Caza, or 14.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Coto de Caza is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Coto de Caza ranks 1252nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coto de Caza's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 39.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Coto de Caza's population has increased from 10.3% to 14.0%.

Coto de Caza is more Hispanic than neighboring Ladera Ranch (12.9% Hispanic). Coto de Caza is less Hispanic than neighboring Rancho Santa Margarita (20.3% Hispanic), Las Flores CDP (Orange County) (23.3% Hispanic), Mission Viejo (20% Hispanic), and Trabuco Canyon (14.2% Hispanic).

Coto de Caza's Native American/Other Population

212 residents of Coto de Caza, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Coto de Caza is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Coto de Caza ranks 1336th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coto de Caza's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 123.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Coto de Caza's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.4%.

Coto de Caza is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rancho Santa Margarita (0.7% Native American/Other), Las Flores CDP (Orange County) (0.3% Native American/Other), Mission Viejo (0.3% Native American/Other), and Ladera Ranch (0.9% Native American/Other). Coto de Caza is less Native American/Other than neighboring Trabuco Canyon (2% Native American/Other).

Coto de Caza's Multiracial Population

716 residents of Coto de Caza, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Coto de Caza is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Coto de Caza ranks 553rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coto de Caza's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Coto de Caza's population has decreased from 5.7% to 4.7%.

Coto de Caza is less Multiracial than neighboring Rancho Santa Margarita (6.5% Multiracial), Mission Viejo (5.4% Multiracial), Ladera Ranch (8% Multiracial), and Trabuco Canyon (5.8% 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.