Aliso Viejo, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Aliso Viejo, California is 51,320 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 184th-largest city in California. The median household income is $137,970, the median home value is $863,800, and the median age is 38.6.
The population has grown 5.6% since 2010 (47,801 → 50,457).
51,320
Population
7410
People / sq mi
$137,970
Median Income
$863,800
Median Home Value
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Aliso Viejo covers 6.9 sq mi of land at 7410 people per square mile.
About Aliso Viejo, CA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Aliso Viejo: the median home is valued at $863,800. Aliso Viejo is a city in California with a population of 51,320.
Median household income is $137,970, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.0%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $863,800, with typical rent around $2,774.
About 57.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. Remote work is on the higher side at 23.5%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Aliso Viejo — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Aliso Viejo city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Aliso Viejo city had a population of 47,801 in 2010 and 50,457 in 2024, a 5.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 52,076 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.39%.
50,457
Population (2024)
47,801
Population (2010)
52,076
Peak (2020)
0.39%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 47,801 |
| 2011 | 48,474 |
| 2012 | 49,038 |
| 2013 | 49,538 |
| 2014 | 49,542 |
| 2015 | 49,499 |
| 2016 | 50,858 |
| 2017 | 50,982 |
| 2018 | 51,206 |
| 2019 | 50,887 |
| 2020 | 52,076 |
| 2021 | 51,517 |
| 2022 | 51,005 |
| 2023 | 50,572 |
| 2024 | 50,457 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 61.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$137,970
Median Household Income
$64,689
Per Capita Income
3.0%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$863,800
Median Home Value
$2,774
Median Rent
56.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.4%
High School+
57.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
66.2%
Public Transit
23.5%
Work From Home
25.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
21.2%
Foreign Born
64.4%
Non-English at Home
3.5%
Veterans
7.1%
With Disability
95.6%
Health Insurance
99.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 17.7% |
| Information | 10.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.0% |
| Manufacturing | 9.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.3% |
| Public Administration | 4.1% |
| Construction | 3.9% |
| Retail Trade | 3.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Aliso Viejo, California has a population of 51,320 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 184th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Aliso Viejo, California is $137,970, with 3.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Aliso Viejo, California is $863,800, with median monthly rent at $2,774 and a homeownership rate of 56.6%.
The median age in Aliso Viejo, California is 38.6 years. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
The population has grown 5.6% since 2010 (47,801 → 50,457).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.