Rancho Santa Margarita, California Population 2022
Rancho Santa Margarita is a city located in Orange County California. With a 2020 population of 47,969, it is the 198th largest city in California and the 920th largest city in the United States. Rancho Santa Margarita is currently growing at a rate of 0.02% annually and its population has increased by 0.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 47,949 in 2020. Spanning over 13 miles, Rancho Santa Margarita has a population density of 3,720 people per square mile.
The average household income in Rancho Santa Margarita is $150,200 with a poverty rate of 4.97%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $2,133 per month, and the median house value is $679,500. The median age in Rancho Santa Margarita is 38.5 years, 37.9 years for males, and 39 years for females.
Rancho Santa Margarita Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rancho Santa Margaritawas:
- White: 75.52%
- Asian: 10.88%
- Two or more races: 7.78%
- Other race: 3.04%
- Black or African American: 2.22%
- Native American: 0.48%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.08%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,462 | 75.52% |
| Black or African American | 1,073 | 2.22% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 231 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 5,252 | 10.88% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.08% |
| Some Other Race | 1,469 | 3.04% |
| Two or More Races | 3,755 | 7.78% |
Rancho Santa Margarita Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,960 | 2.85 | 72.7 |
| Married | 10,728 | 3.41 | 81.3 |
| Male | 558 | 3.03 | 63.3 |
| Female | 1,590 | 3.15 | 59 |
| Non Family | 4,084 | 1.23 | 56.7 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 915 | 2.77% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 772 | 2.34% |
| High School Graduate | 4,845 | 14.68% |
| Some College | 7,301 | 22.12% |
| Associates Degree | 3,055 | 9.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,193 | 33.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,926 | 14.92% |
Rancho Santa Margarita Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3,494 | 3,414 | 2,529 |
| Black | 783 | 783 | 482 |
| White | 21,308 | 20,796 | 10,825 |
| Native American | 160 | 160 | 65 |
| 2+ Races | 1,670 | 1,339 | 601 |
| Other Race | 995 | 791 | 303 |
| Hispanic | 6,303 | 5,302 | 1,846 |
| Islander | 38 | 38 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 72.38%.
$67,738
Average Earnings
$88,715
Average Male
$54,600
Average Female
Rancho Santa Margarita Language by Age
Rancho Santa Margarita Language
78.77% of Rancho Santa Margarita residents speak only English, while 21.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.05% of the population.
Rancho Santa Margarita Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 218 | 42 | 19.27% |
| Multiple | 3,720 | 424 | 11.40% |
| Hispanic | 10,446 | 1,034 | 9.90% |
| Black | 1,073 | 60 | 5.59% |
| White | 29,066 | 1,015 | 3.49% |
| Asian | 5,252 | 50 | 0.95% |
| Other | 357 | NaN% |
4.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.05%
Male Poverty Rate
4.89%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rancho Santa Margarita
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rancho Santa Margarita is Native, with 19.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rancho Santa Margarita is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.71%.
Rancho Santa Margarita Marital Status
Marriage Rates
57.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.1%
Male Marriage Rate
55.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Rancho Santa Margarita Married by Age and Sex
Rancho Santa Margarita Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Rancho Santa Margarita Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,486 | 5.20% |
| Black | 62 | 7.34% |
| Asian | 93 | 2.42% |
| Other Race | 23 | 2.06% |
| 2+ Races | 107 | 5.29% |
| Hispanic | 236 | 3.11% |
Rancho Santa Margarita Veterans by Education
3.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
73.2%
Labor Force Participation
70.8%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
57.78%
Born in Rancho Santa Margarita
81.86%
Native Born
18.14%
Foreign Born
7.77%
Non Citizen
10.37%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
81.86% of Rancho Santa Margarita residents were born in the United States, with 57.78% having been born in California. 7.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 11,390 | 0.00% | |
| 2000 | 47,214 | 35,824 | 15.28% |
| 2010 | 47,853 | 639 | 0.13% |
| 2011 | 47,863 | 10 | 0.02% |
| 2012 | 47,873 | 10 | 0.02% |
| 2013 | 47,883 | 10 | 0.02% |
| 2014 | 47,893 | 10 | 0.02% |
| 2015 | 47,903 | 10 | 0.02% |
| 2016 | 47,913 | 10 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 47,923 | 10 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 47,933 | 10 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 47,943 | 10 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 47,949 | 6 | 0.01% |
| 2021 | 47,959 | 10 | 0.02% |
| 2022 | 47,969 | 10 | 0.02% |