San Clemente, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of San Clemente, California is 63,510 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 145th-largest city in California. The median household income is $134,735, the median home value is $1,220,500, and the median age is 44.6.
The population has declined 1.5% since 2010 (63,605 → 62,627).
63,510
Population
3460
People / sq mi
$134,735
Median Income
$1,220,500
Median Home Value
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San Clemente covers 18.4 sq mi of land at 3460 people per square mile.
About San Clemente, CA
In San Clemente, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $1,220,500. San Clemente is a city in California with a population of 63,510.
Households take in a median $134,735, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Only 2.9% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $1,220,500, with typical rent around $2,398.
College attainment is above the local norm at 51.7%, above the national 35.0%. About 20.9% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in San Clemente — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
San Clemente city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of San Clemente city had a population of 63,605 in 2010 and 62,627 in 2024, a -1.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 65,185 in 2016. Average annual growth rate: -0.11%.
62,627
Population (2024)
63,605
Population (2010)
65,185
Peak (2016)
-0.11%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 63,605 |
| 2011 | 64,255 |
| 2012 | 64,612 |
| 2013 | 64,845 |
| 2014 | 64,947 |
| 2015 | 65,142 |
| 2016 | 65,185 |
| 2017 | 64,973 |
| 2018 | 64,699 |
| 2019 | 64,558 |
| 2020 | 64,217 |
| 2021 | 63,644 |
| 2022 | 63,124 |
| 2023 | 62,685 |
| 2024 | 62,627 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$134,735
Median Household Income
$73,051
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,220,500
Median Home Value
$2,398
Median Rent
64.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.0%
High School+
51.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
71.6%
Public Transit
20.9%
Work From Home
28.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
29.8%
Foreign Born
83.1%
Non-English at Home
5.3%
Veterans
9.8%
With Disability
96.5%
Health Insurance
98.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 16.6% |
| Manufacturing | 11.1% |
| Information | 10.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.6% |
| Construction | 6.9% |
| Public Administration | 4.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.0% |
| Retail Trade | 2.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
San Clemente, California has a population of 63,510 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 145th-largest city in California.
The median household income in San Clemente, California is $134,735, with 2.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in San Clemente, California is $1,220,500, with median monthly rent at $2,398 and a homeownership rate of 64.3%.
The median age in San Clemente, California is 44.6 years. The population is 50.9% male and 49.1% female.
The population has declined 1.5% since 2010 (63,605 → 62,627).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.