Mission Viejo, CA Demographics

A map of Mission Viejo's Population by Race

Mission Viejo, California had a population of 93,653 in 2020. It was 61.7% White, 1.2% Black, 11.6% Asian, 19.2% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Mission Viejo, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Mission Viejo is the 83rd most populous. 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).

Mission Viejo's White Population

57,790 residents of Mission Viejo identify as White, or 61.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Mission Viejo considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Mission Viejo is ranked #742 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Mission Viejo is more White than neighboring Las Flores (58.4% White), Laguna Hills (53.7% White), Lake Forest (47.2% White), and Rancho Santa Margarita (58.2% White). Mission Viejo is less White than neighboring Ladera Ranch (65.1% White).

Mission Viejo's Black Population

1,134 residents of Mission Viejo identify as Black, or 1.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Mission Viejo roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Mission Viejo is ranked #631 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Mission Viejo is more Black than neighboring Ladera Ranch (1% Black). Mission Viejo is less Black than neighboring Las Flores (1.3% Black), Laguna Hills (1.3% Black), Lake Forest (1.5% Black), and Rancho Santa Margarita (1.6% Black).

Mission Viejo's Asian Population

10,822 residents of Mission Viejo identify as Asian, or 11.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Mission Viejo roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Mission Viejo is ranked #262 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Mission Viejo is less Asian than neighboring Las Flores (15.8% Asian), Laguna Hills (15% Asian), Lake Forest (19.4% Asian), Rancho Santa Margarita (11.9% Asian), and Ladera Ranch (12.9% Asian).

Mission Viejo's Hispanic Population

17,986 residents of Mission Viejo identify as Hispanic, or 19.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mission Viejo considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Mission Viejo is ranked #886 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Mission Viejo is more Hispanic than neighboring Las Flores (17.7% Hispanic), and Ladera Ranch (13.8% Hispanic). Mission Viejo is less Hispanic than neighboring Laguna Hills (23.9% Hispanic), Lake Forest (25.6% Hispanic), and Rancho Santa Margarita (21.5% Hispanic).

Mission Viejo's Native American/Other Population

723 residents of Mission Viejo identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Mission Viejo roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Mission Viejo is ranked #1165 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Mission Viejo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ladera Ranch (0.7% Native American/Other). Mission Viejo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Las Flores (1% Native American/Other), and Lake Forest (0.9% Native American/Other).

Mission Viejo's Multiracial Population

5,198 residents of Mission Viejo identify as Multiracial, or 5.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mission Viejo roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Mission Viejo is ranked #570 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Mission Viejo is more Multiracial than neighboring Laguna Hills (5.3% Multiracial), and Lake Forest (5.5% Multiracial). Mission Viejo is less Multiracial than neighboring Las Flores (5.8% Multiracial), Rancho Santa Margarita (6% Multiracial), and Ladera Ranch (6.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.