Rancho Santa Margarita, California Population 2022
Rancho Santa Margarita is a city located in Orange County California. Rancho Santa Margarita has a 2020 population of 46,993. Rancho Santa Margarita is currently declining at a rate of -0.64% annually and its population has decreased by -1.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 47,918 in 2010.
The average household income in Rancho Santa Margarita is $150,200 with a poverty rate of 3.56%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $2,084 per month, and the median house value is $662,200. 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: 76.93%
- Asian: 10.95%
- Two or more races: 5.95%
- Black or African American: 3.19%
- Other race: 2.40%
- Native American: 0.47%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.11%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,311 | 76.93% |
| Asian | 5,312 | 10.95% |
| Two or More Races | 2,886 | 5.95% |
| Black or African American | 1,548 | 3.19% |
| Some Other Race | 1,163 | 2.40% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 229 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 54 | 0.11% |
Rancho Santa Margarita Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,192 | 2.82 | 70.8 |
| Married | 10,818 | 3.4 | 80.7 |
| Non Family | 4,140 | 1.28 | 53.2 |
| Female | 1,596 | 2.81 | 54.9 |
| Male | 638 | 3.08 | 56.4 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 756 | 2.32% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 721 | 2.21% |
| High School Graduate | 4,371 | 13.42% |
| Some College | 7,090 | 21.76% |
| Associates Degree | 2,997 | 9.20% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,299 | 34.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,344 | 16.40% |
Rancho Santa Margarita Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,051 | 20,531 | 10,990 |
| Hispanic | 5,893 | 5,170 | 1,817 |
| Asian | 3,709 | 3,587 | 2,781 |
| Black | 1,045 | 1,011 | 567 |
| 2+ Races | 1,042 | 921 | 608 |
| Other Race | 868 | 655 | 278 |
| Native American | 159 | 159 | 60 |
| Islander | 54 | 54 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 74.98%.
$65,223
Average Earnings
$86,829
Average Male
$52,654
Average Female
Rancho Santa Margarita Language by Age
Rancho Santa Margarita Language
79.61% of Rancho Santa Margarita residents speak only English, while 20.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.89% of the population.
Rancho Santa Margarita Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,504 | 891 | 3.02% |
| Hispanic | 9,994 | 563 | 5.63% |
| Other | 227 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 2,873 | 97 | 3.38% |
| Asian | 5,312 | 89 | 1.68% |
| Black | 1,548 | 64 | 4.13% |
| Native | 215 | 37 | 17.21% |
3.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.77%
Male Poverty Rate
4.29%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rancho Santa Margarita
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rancho Santa Margarita is Native, with 17.21% 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 0.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.07%.
Rancho Santa Margarita Marital Status
Marriage Rates
58.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.3%
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 | 1,574 | 5.48% |
| Hispanic | 226 | 3.19% |
| Asian | 105 | 2.55% |
| Black | 105 | 9.70% |
| 2+ Races | 79 | 6.01% |
| Other Race | 33 | 3.61% |
Rancho Santa Margarita Veterans by Education
1.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
74.6%
Labor Force Participation
72.1%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
59.50%
Born in Rancho Santa Margarita
83.54%
Native Born
16.46%
Foreign Born
5.79%
Non Citizen
10.66%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
83.54% of Rancho Santa Margarita residents were born in the United States, with 59.50% having been born in California. 5.79% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 46,993 | -301 | -0.64% |
| 2021 | 47,294 | -301 | -0.63% |
| 2020 | 47,595 | -301 | -0.63% |
| 2019 | 47,896 | -301 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 48,197 | -369 | -0.76% |
| 2017 | 48,566 | -262 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 48,828 | -199 | -0.41% |
| 2015 | 49,027 | -42 | -0.09% |
| 2014 | 49,069 | 31 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 49,038 | 450 | 0.93% |
| 2012 | 48,588 | 257 | 0.53% |
| 2011 | 48,331 | 413 | 0.86% |
| 2010 | 47,918 | 704 | 0.15% |
| 2000 | 47,214 | 35,824 | 15.28% |
| 1990 | 11,390 | 0.00% |