Census-designated place · California
Ladera Ranch, California
Ladera Ranch, census-designated place, in Orange County, California. Ladera Ranch had 23,793 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,273). GEOID 0639114.
Residents, 2020-2024
23,793
±1,273 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 26,170
Median household income
$184,458
±$25,908 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$1,151,000
±$96,266 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$3,350
±$202 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Ladera Ranch and what county is it in?
Ladera Ranch is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Orange County, California. It covers 4.9 square miles of land, 5,292 residents per square mile in 2020.
Ladera Ranch is in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Ladera Ranch, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Ladera Ranch's population at 23,793 (±1,273). The 2020 Census counted 26,170 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Ladera Ranch is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Ladera Ranch | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 23,793 ±1,273 | 3,165,820 | −3,484 |
| Households | 7,339 ±385 | 1,082,960 | −1,014 |
| Average household size | 3.24 ±0.13 | 2.87 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,716 ±360 | 1,146,169 | −802 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ladera Ranch?
The median resident of Ladera Ranch is 35.1 years old; 35.2% are under 18 and 7.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 63.6%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 13.6%. 20.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ladera Ranch | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.1 ±2.9 | 39.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 35.2% ±1.8 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 7.1% ±1.2 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Male | 48.2% ±2.0 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.9% ±3.0 pts | 34.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 63.6% ±4.3 pts | 36.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 13.6% ±3.1 pts | 22.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.0% ±2.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 20.1% ±3.5 pts | 30.4% | +5.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.0% ±3.9 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.7% ±0.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| With a disability | 5.0% ±1.2 pts | 9.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.1% ±1.2 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.2% ±1.0 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 68.0% ±3.8 pts | 44.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 27.5% ±3.2 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.5% ±2.5 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ladera Ranch earn?
Half of Ladera Ranch's 7,339 households earn less than $184,458 a year (±$25,908), against $116,289 in Orange County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $198,570 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ladera Ranch | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $184,458 ±$25,908 | $116,289 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $238,887 ±$24,792 | $156,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $74,294 ±$8,211 | $54,557 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.2% ±1.9 pts | 9.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.9% ±2.2 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.2% ±0.9 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.3% ±0.9 pts | 97.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.9% ±3.2 pts | 95.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ladera Ranch?
Owners occupy 74.1% of Ladera Ranch's occupied homes and renters 25.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,151,000 by its owner (±$96,266). The median renter pays $3,350 a month including utilities, and 52.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ladera Ranch | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,151,000 ±$96,266 | $962,600 | +$141,708 |
| Median gross rent | $3,350 ±$202 | $2,434 | +$469 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.5% ±10.7 pts | 47.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $3,385 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.1% ±3.9 pts | 56.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.9% ±3.9 pts | 43.6% | – |
| Housing units | 7,716 ±360 | 1,146,169 | −802 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±1.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.9% ±6.6 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.6% ±4.3 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.6% ±1.9 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Ladera Ranch work and get to work?
66.8% of Ladera Ranch's workers drive alone and 27.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Ladera Ranch | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.8% ±3.0 pts | 65.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% ±1.4 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.8% ±4.3 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.7% ±1.3 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±1.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 27.9% ±3.8 pts | 18.5% | +16.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.2 min ±2.2 | 26.7 min | −4.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Ladera Ranch?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Ladera Ranch, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $186,250 (Tract 320.57) to $212,446 (Tract 320.58).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 320.59Orange County | 8,955 | $200,237 |
| Tract 320.58Orange County | 6,776 | $212,446 |
| Tract 320.57Orange County | 7,172 | $186,250 |
| Tract 320.66Orange County | 9,328 | $190,549 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Ladera Ranch) · Census block assignment files
How does Ladera Ranch compare with other places in California?
Ladera Ranch ranks 85th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 314th | 1,076 |
| Residents per square mile | 224th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 85th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 172nd | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 169th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 58th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 797th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 103rd | 988 |
| Median age | 788th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 358th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 151st | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 570th | 1,069 |
Ladera Ranch's figures with every place in California (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Ladera Ranch?
15 of the 57 figures for Ladera Ranch on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Ladera Ranch are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.