State
County
Land Area (mi²)
18.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,502.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.22%
Growth Since 2010
1.19%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
San Clemente, California Population 2021
64,276
San Clemente is a city located in Orange County California. With a 2020 population of 64,276, it is the 141st largest city in California and the 598th largest city in the United States . San Clemente is currently declining at a rate of -0.22% annually but its population has increased by 1.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 63,522 in 2010. San Clemente reached it's highest population of 65,185 in 2016. Spanning over 19 miles, San Clemente has a population density of 3,502 people per square mile.
The average household income in San Clemente is $153,362 with a poverty rate of 5.27%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,880 per month, and the median house value is $906,100. The median age in San Clemente is 44.3 years, 42.4 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
San Clemente Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of San Clemente was:
- White: 83.12%
- Other race: 6.34%
- Two or more races: 5.00%
- Asian: 4.25%
- Black or African American: 0.78%
- Native American: 0.39%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.13%
The current population of San Clemente, California is 64,276 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 64,699.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 63,522.
San Clemente, California Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53,926 | 83.12% |
| Some Other Race | 4,113 | 6.34% |
| Two or More Races | 3,241 | 5.00% |
| Asian | 2,756 | 4.25% |
| Black or African American | 504 | 0.78% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 252 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 86 | 0.13% |
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San Clemente Population by Race
San Clemente Population Pyramid $2021
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San Clemente Population by Age
San Clemente Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,384 | 2.65 | 68 |
| Married | 14,687 | 3.15 | 81.4 |
| Non Family | 7,034 | 1.33 | 46 |
| Female | 1,919 | 3.11 | 53.7 |
| Male | 744 | 3.88 | 46.6 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
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San Clemente Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,394 | 3.00% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,059 | 2.28% |
| High School Graduate | 5,585 | 12.02% |
| Some College | 10,088 | 21.71% |
| Associates Degree | 4,687 | 10.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14,948 | 32.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,705 | 18.73% |
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San Clemente Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
San Clemente Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36,142 | 35,288 | 19,308 |
| Hispanic | 6,307 | 4,864 | 1,734 |
| Other Race | 2,633 | 1,574 | 361 |
| Asian | 2,245 | 2,141 | 1,680 |
| 2+ Races | 1,677 | 1,523 | 757 |
| Black | 401 | 398 | 228 |
| Native American | 189 | 189 | 19 |
| Islander | 86 | 76 | 21 |
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 74.83%.
San Clemente Educational Attainment by Race
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$62,452
Average Earnings
$82,325
Average Male
$46,382
Average Female
San Clemente Earnings by Educational Attainment
San Clemente Language by Age
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San Clemente Language
84.28% of San Clemente residents speak only English, while 15.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.48% of the population.
San Clemente Language
San Clemente Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48,412 | 2,423 | 5.00% |
| Hispanic | 10,512 | 596 | 5.67% |
| Other | 4,113 | 367 | 8.92% |
| Asian | 2,750 | 190 | 6.91% |
| Multiple | 3,241 | 142 | 4.38% |
| Black | 504 | 62 | 12.30% |
| Native | 252 | 28 | 11.11% |
5.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.66%
Male Poverty Rate
5.86%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in San Clemente
The race most likely to be in poverty in San Clemente is Black, with 12.30% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in San Clemente is Multiple, with 4.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.40%.
San Clemente Poverty
San Clemente Poverty Rate by Education
San Clemente Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
58.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.4%
Male Marriage Rate
58.1%
Female Marriage Rate
San Clemente Married by Age and Sex
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San Clemente Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
San Clemente Marital Status by Race
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San Clemente Marital Status
San Clemente Veterans by War
San Clemente Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,133 | 7.39% |
| Hispanic | 280 | 3.69% |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 4.63% |
| Other Race | 71 | 2.34% |
| Native American | 55 | 29.10% |
| Black | 14 | 3.78% |
San Clemente Veterans by Race
San Clemente Veterans by Education
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2.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
San Clemente Veterans by Education
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65%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
San Clemente Employment by Age
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San Clemente Employment by Race
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San Clemente Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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87.98%
Native Born
12.02%
Foreign Born
4.56%
Non Citizen
7.47%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
87.98% of San Clemente residents were born in the United States, with 57.46% having been born in California. 4.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
San Clemente Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 64,276 | -141 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 64,417 | -141 | -0.22% |
| 2019 | 64,558 | -141 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 64,699 | -274 | -0.42% |
| 2017 | 64,973 | -212 | -0.33% |
| 2016 | 65,185 | 43 | 0.07% |
| 2015 | 65,142 | 195 | 0.30% |
| 2014 | 64,947 | 102 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 64,845 | 233 | 0.36% |
| 2012 | 64,612 | 357 | 0.56% |
| 2011 | 64,255 | 650 | 1.02% |
| 2010 | 63,605 | 13,669 | 2.45% |
| 2000 | 49,936 | 8,836 | 1.97% |
| 1990 | 41,100 | 13,775 | 4.17% |
| 1980 | 27,325 | 10,262 | 4.82% |
| 1970 | 17,063 | 8,536 | 7.18% |
| 1960 | 8,527 | 6,519 | 15.56% |
| 1950 | 2,008 | 1,529 | 15.41% |
| 1940 | 479 | -188 | -3.26% |
| 1930 | 667 | 0.00% |