Demographics & People — Rancho Mission Viejo, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,355 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~13,500 |
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| Median Age | 37.4 |
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| Total Households | 4,356 |
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| Family Households | 3,331 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3472 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,551 |
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| Black or African American | 38 |
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| Asian | 1,246 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 921 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 3,302 |
| German | 1,679 |
| English | 1,403 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,302 |
| Italian | 1,259 |
| Irish | 1,086 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 899 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 840 |
| American | 381 |
| Norwegian | 380 |
Language
| English Only | 8,194 |
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| Spanish | 399 |
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| Population 5+ | 10,116 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 403 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,478 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 35.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Rancho Mission Viejo, California.
