Mission Viejo, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Mission Viejo, California is 92,415 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 85th-largest city in California. The median household income is $136,071, the median home value is $946,300, and the median age is 46.1.
The population has declined 1.7% since 2010 (93,225 → 91,601).
92,415
Population
5233
People / sq mi
$136,071
Median Income
$946,300
Median Home Value
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Mission Viejo covers 17.7 sq mi of land at 5233 people per square mile.
About Mission Viejo, CA
In Mission Viejo, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $946,300. With 92,415 residents, Mission Viejo is a city in California.
Median household income is $136,071, above the US median of $78,538. Only 3.1% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $946,300, with typical rent around $2,713.
About 51.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. A solid 20.0% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Mission Viejo — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Mission Viejo city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Mission Viejo city had a population of 93,225 in 2010 and 91,601 in 2024, a -1.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 96,622 in 2014. Average annual growth rate: -0.12%.
91,601
Population (2024)
93,225
Population (2010)
96,622
Peak (2014)
-0.12%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 93,225 |
| 2011 | 94,020 |
| 2012 | 94,627 |
| 2013 | 96,003 |
| 2014 | 96,622 |
| 2015 | 96,543 |
| 2016 | 96,149 |
| 2017 | 95,551 |
| 2018 | 94,925 |
| 2019 | 94,381 |
| 2020 | 93,463 |
| 2021 | 92,506 |
| 2022 | 91,788 |
| 2023 | 91,336 |
| 2024 | 91,601 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$136,071
Median Household Income
$60,816
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$946,300
Median Home Value
$2,713
Median Rent
77.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.7%
High School+
51.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
69.8%
Public Transit
20.0%
Work From Home
27.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
21.6%
Foreign Born
69.9%
Non-English at Home
5.1%
Veterans
9.9%
With Disability
96.5%
Health Insurance
98.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 16.0% |
| Manufacturing | 11.4% |
| Information | 9.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.0% |
| Construction | 5.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.2% |
| Retail Trade | 3.6% |
| Public Administration | 3.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mission Viejo, California has a population of 92,415 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 85th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Mission Viejo, California is $136,071, with 3.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Mission Viejo, California is $946,300, with median monthly rent at $2,713 and a homeownership rate of 77.5%.
The median age in Mission Viejo, California is 46.1 years. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.
The population has declined 1.7% since 2010 (93,225 → 91,601).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.