San Juan Capistrano, CA Demographics
A map of San Juan Capistrano's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 18,591 | 52.8% |
Hispanic | 13,704 | 38.9% |
Multiracial | 1,293 | 3.7% |
Asian | 1,194 | 3.4% |
Native American/Other | 275 | 0.8% |
Black | 139 | 0.4% |
San Juan Capistrano, California had a population of 35,196 in 2020. It was 52.8% White, 0.4% Black, 3.4% Asian, 38.9% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of San Juan Capistrano, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, San Juan Capistrano is the 240th 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).
San Juan Capistrano's White Population
18,591 residents of San Juan Capistrano identify as White, or 52.8%. This makes the White share of the population of San Juan Capistrano larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Juan Capistrano is ranked #898 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
San Juan Capistrano is less White than neighboring Ladera Ranch (65.1% White), Dana Point (70.9% White), Laguna Niguel (66.5% White), San Clemente (71.4% White), and Las Flores (58.4% White).
San Juan Capistrano's Black Population
139 residents of San Juan Capistrano identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of San Juan Capistrano roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Juan Capistrano is ranked #1098 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
San Juan Capistrano is less Black than neighboring Ladera Ranch (1% Black), Dana Point (0.8% Black), Laguna Niguel (1.2% Black), San Clemente (0.6% Black), and Las Flores (1.3% Black).
San Juan Capistrano's Asian Population
1,194 residents of San Juan Capistrano identify as Asian, or 3.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of San Juan Capistrano slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Juan Capistrano is ranked #612 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
San Juan Capistrano is less Asian than neighboring Ladera Ranch (12.9% Asian), Dana Point (3.9% Asian), Laguna Niguel (9.8% Asian), San Clemente (3.9% Asian), and Las Flores (15.8% Asian).
San Juan Capistrano's Hispanic Population
13,704 residents of San Juan Capistrano identify as Hispanic, or 38.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of San Juan Capistrano roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Juan Capistrano is ranked #498 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
San Juan Capistrano is more Hispanic than neighboring Ladera Ranch (13.8% Hispanic), Dana Point (19% Hispanic), Laguna Niguel (16.3% Hispanic), San Clemente (18.2% Hispanic), and Las Flores (17.7% Hispanic).
San Juan Capistrano's Native American/Other Population
275 residents of San Juan Capistrano 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 San Juan Capistrano 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, San Juan Capistrano is ranked #1165 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
San Juan Capistrano is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ladera Ranch (0.7% Native American/Other). San Juan Capistrano is less Native American/Other than neighboring San Clemente (1% Native American/Other), and Las Flores (1% Native American/Other).
San Juan Capistrano's Multiracial Population
1,293 residents of San Juan Capistrano identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of San Juan Capistrano roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Juan Capistrano is ranked #1035 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
San Juan Capistrano is less Multiracial than neighboring Ladera Ranch (6.5% Multiracial), Dana Point (4.6% Multiracial), Laguna Niguel (5.3% Multiracial), San Clemente (5% Multiracial), and Las Flores (5.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.