Population 8,869 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Capistrano Beach
Household size in Capistrano Beach
| Period | Capistrano Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.16 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Capistrano Beach is a place of small households, averaging 2.38 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.34, even as the national average fell. Only 67 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Capistrano Beach
| Period | Capistrano Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.1 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.8 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 54.2 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.5 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Capistrano Beach skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 46.1 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 61 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Capistrano Beach
| Period | Capistrano Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Capistrano Beach: 6.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Capistrano Beach has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of California cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Capistrano Beach
Renters in Capistrano Beach
| Period | Capistrano Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.7% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.7% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.6% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.2% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Capistrano Beach than nationally: 38.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Still, renters make up a smaller share here than in the Los Angeles area as a whole (51.6%). Nearly three in ten owners (28.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 7.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Capistrano Beach
| Period | Capistrano Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.3% of the housing in Capistrano Beach, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Capistrano Beach
| Period | Capistrano Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in Capistrano Beach leans a little older: the median home dates to 1974, against 1980 nationally. Still, homes here are newer than in the wider Los Angeles area, where the median home dates to 1969. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Capistrano Beach
| Period | Capistrano Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,590 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,677 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,070 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,799 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,209 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Capistrano Beach pays $2,799 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,209 a month from 2006–10, a 76% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Capistrano Beach
Bachelor's degrees in Capistrano Beach
| Period | Capistrano Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.6% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.2% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.8% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.7% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.1 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Capistrano Beach: 50.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 18.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Capistrano Beach
| Period | Capistrano Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.2% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.7% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.1% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.4% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Capistrano Beach: 95.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Capistrano Beach has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five California cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Capistrano Beach
| Period | Capistrano Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Capistrano Beach runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.4 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Capistrano Beach compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capistrano Beach | 2.38 | 48.5 | 6.6% | 38.2% | 14.3% | 1974 | $2,799 | 50.7% | 95.4% | 4.4% |
| Dana Point | 2.32 | 48.2 | 8.7% | 38.0% | 15.8% | 1980 | $3,126 | 59.3% | 96.5% | 3.8% |
| San Clemente | 2.71 | 46.2 | 6.3% | 33.6% | 9.9% | 1985 | $2,786 | 52.9% | 94.1% | 4.8% |
| San Juan Capistrano | 2.84 | 42.8 | 6.8% | 19.9% | 7.3% | 1993 | $2,916 | 49.5% | 92.0% | 3.8% |
| Laguna Niguel | 2.59 | 47.5 | 9.1% | 30.8% | 7.8% | 1986 | $3,103 | 60.3% | 96.5% | 7.4% |
| Ladera Ranch | 3.19 | 36.3 | 12.4% | 25.9% | 7.2% | 2006 | $3,278 | 67.8% | 98.0% | 3.6% |
| Laguna Beach | 2.15 | 53.4 | 4.5% | 33.0% | 19.7% | 1965 | $3,134 | 69.7% | 97.3% | 4.9% |
| Aliso Viejo | 2.61 | 40.4 | 7.1% | 43.2% | 5.5% | 1996 | $2,839 | 57.8% | 95.9% | 4.3% |
| Laguna Hills | 2.74 | 42.6 | 9.8% | 34.6% | 8.4% | 1984 | $2,806 | 54.0% | 94.0% | 5.9% |
| Top-of-the-World | 2.98 | 43.2 | 8.3% | 8.0% | 1.2% | 1997 | $2,950 | 75.6% | 98.2% | 2.1% |
| Coto de Caza | 3.03 | 46.5 | 4.7% | 7.4% | 3.9% | 1994 | $3,297 | 66.7% | 98.7% | 3.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Capistrano Beach. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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