Mission Viejo, CA Demographics
What is the population of Mission Viejo?
There are 92,415 residents in Mission Viejo, with a median age of 46. Of this, 50.07% are males and 49.93% are females. US-born citizens make up 75.06% of the resident pool in Mission Viejo, while non-US-born citizens account for 18.85%. Additionally, 6.1% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 83,797 people in Mission Viejo currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 92,415 | -0.9% |
| Male Population | 46,271 | -0.3% |
| Female Population | 46,144 | -1.5% |
Male Population 50.07%
Female Population 49.93%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 46 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 69,365 | -2.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 17,417 | 5.0% |
| Not Citizen | 5,633 | -2.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 75.06%
Citizen not U.S. Born 18.85%
Not Citizen 6.1%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 452 | 4.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 5,234 | -16.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,010 | -9.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 824 | -4.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 83,797 | 0.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.49%
Moved from Same County 5.73%
Moved from Same State 1.11%
Moved from Different State 0.9%
Same House as Last Year 91.76%
What are the employment statistics in Mission Viejo?
White-collar workers make up 88.44% of the working population in Mission Viejo, while blue-collar employees account for 11.56%. There are also 12,140 entrepreneurs in Mission Viejo (13.31% of the workforce); 61,636 workers employed in private companies (67.6%); and 11,302 people working in governmental institutions (12.39%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 80,640 | 92.2% |
| Blue Collar | 10,544 | 119.0% |
White Collar 88.44%
Blue Collar 11.56%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 12,140 | 71.9% |
| Private Companies | 61,636 | 99.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 11,302 | 112.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 6,106 | 79.6% |
Self Employees 13.31%
Private Companies 67.6%
Governmental Workers 12.39%
Not for Profit Companies 6.7%
How many households are there in Mission Viejo?
There are a total of 32,917 households in Mission Viejo, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 76.47% of these Mission Viejo households, while non-family units account for the remaining 23.53%. Additionally, 29.72% of households have children and 70.28% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 32,917 | 0.8% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -28.3% |
| Family Households | 25,173 | 0.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 7,744 | 2.3% |
Family Households 76.47%
Non-Family Households 23.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 9,782 | 0.7% |
| Households without Children | 23,135 | 0.9% |
Households with Children 29.72%
Households without Children 70.28%
What are the median and average incomes in Mission Viejo?
The average annual household income in Mission Viejo is $167,106, while the median household income sits at $136,071 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $155,658, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $165,498. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $41,706 and $94,834, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $167,106 | 0.3% |
| Median Household Income | $136,071 | -0.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 4,625 | 2.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 86,379 | -0.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Mission Viejo?
There are 34,360 housing units in Mission Viejo, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1980. Of the 32,917 occupied housing units in Mission Viejo, 77.5% are owner-occupied, while 22.5% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 76.25% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $959,800. In general, housing costs reach $2,751 per month in Mission Viejo.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 34,360 | 0.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1980 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 64 | 18.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 179 | -16.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 114 | -27.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4,049 | -1.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13,383 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8,417 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5,426 | -0.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,724 | 11.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 835 | 2.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 169 | 89.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 32,917 | 0.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 25,512 | 0.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 7,405 | 0.9% |
Owner Occupied 77.5%
Renter Occupied 22.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 19,453 | 0.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 6,059 | 1.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $959,800 | 7.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $909,600 | 6.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,751 | 4.8% |
With Mortgage 76.25%
Without Mortgage 23.75%
What is the level of education in Mission Viejo?
Approximately 20.58% of the population in Mission Viejo holds a high school degree (that's 15,192 residents), while 19.79% have attained a college certificate (14,605 locals) and 30.52% have a bachelor's degree (22,527 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,368 | 8.8% |
| Some High School | 15,192 | 0.1% |
| Some College | 14,605 | -20.9% |
| Associate Degree | 6,098 | -4.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22,527 | -3.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 13,012 | 2.1% |
No High School 3.21%
Some High School 20.58%
Some College 19.79%
Associate Degree 8.26%
Bachelor's Degree 30.52%
Graduate Degree 17.63%
What is the marital status of Mission Viejo residents?
A total of 18,473 people in Mission Viejo have never been married (which represents 23.98% of the total population), while 47,163 of them are wedded (61.22%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 938 (1.22%) and 7,041 (9.14%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 18,473 | -4.5% |
| Married | 47,163 | -1.1% |
| Separated | 938 | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 4,365 | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 7,041 | 3.4% |
Never Married 23.98%
Married 61.22%
Separated 1.22%
Widowed 5.67%
Divorced 9.14%
What are the most common means of transportation in Mission Viejo?
The top three means of transportation people in Mission Viejo use to get to work are: car, walking and motorcycle. A total of 34,146 residents commute by car, 667 prefer going to work by walking and 173 by motorcycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 34,146 | -4.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 142 | 0.0% |
| Railroad | 90 | -17.4% |
| Ferryboat | 11 | 10.0% |
| Bicycle | 109 | 29.8% |
| Motorcycle | 173 | -1.1% |
| Walk | 667 | 8.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Mission Viejo by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.