San Clemente
City in Orange County, California
San Clemente is a city in Orange County, California, with 64,293 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 233 ft (71 m) above sea level. The nearest town is San Juan Capistrano, 4.3 miles NW.
- 64,293residents (2020 Census)
- 233 ftelevation · 71 m
- 18.3 sq miland area · 47.5 km²
- 3,505 / sq mipopulation density
- 92673main ZIP code (2 in total)
About San Clemente
San Clemente ( san kleh-MEN-teh; Spanish for 'St. Clement' Spanish: [saŋ kleˈmente]) is a coastal city in southern Orange County, California, United States. It was named in 1925 after the Spanish colonial island (which was named after a Pope from the first century). Located in the Orange Coast region of the South Coast of California, San Clemente's population was 64,293 in the 2020 census. Situated roughly midway between Los Angeles and San Diego, San Clemente is a popular tourist destination in Southern California, known for its beaches, Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, and hospitality industry. San Clemente's city slogan is "Spanish Village by the Sea."
Some locals anglicize the town's Spanish name as ( san kleh-MEN-tee), with members of the San Clemente Historical Society using both the anglicized and Spanish pronunciations.
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- Median household income
- $140,062
- Median home value
- $1,398,400
- Median rent
- $2,460/mo
- Median age
- 45.6
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San Clemente had 64,293 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 64,293 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,505 per sq mi (1,353 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
San Clemente at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Orange County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 64,293 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.34 sq mi (47.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.4491° N, 117.6131° W |
| ZIP codes | 92673, 92624 |
| Official website | ci.san-clemente.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0665084 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near San Clemente
- San Juan Capistrano4.3 mi NW
- Dana Point5.0 mi W
- Rancho Mission Viejo5.4 mi NE
- Ladera Ranch7.1 mi N
- Laguna Niguel7.6 mi NW
- Las Flores9.3 mi N
- Coto de Caza10.3 mi N
- Laguna Beach10.7 mi NW
- Laguna Hills10.9 mi NW
- Aliso Viejo11.2 mi NW
- Mission Viejo11.3 mi N
- Rancho Santa Margarita12.7 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about San Clemente
What county is San Clemente in?
San Clemente is in Orange County, California.
What is the population of San Clemente, CA?
64,293 people lived in San Clemente at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of San Clemente, CA?
The main ZIP code is 92673. Other ZIP codes: 92624.
What is the elevation of San Clemente?
233 feet (71 m) above sea level.
What towns are near San Clemente?
San Juan Capistrano (4.3 mi), Dana Point (5.0 mi), Rancho Mission Viejo (5.4 mi), Ladera Ranch (7.1 mi), Laguna Niguel (7.6 mi).
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