Rancho Santa Margarita, CA ZIP Code, Map and Demographics

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ZIP Code:	92688 (Standard)
County:	Orange County, CA
Area Code:	949
Time Zone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	47,949 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA [Learn More]
Coordinates:	33.6222, -117.6133
Land Area:	13.22 sq miles (ZIP Code)
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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA has 1 ZIP Code

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
92688	Standard	44,688	100.00%	Rancho Sta Marg,Rcho Sta Marg,Rsm

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Population & Demographics

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA has 43,937 residents, with an average household size of 2.8. The gender split is 49.7% male and 50.3% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (8.3%) and 35-39 (7.9%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 20.0%. Those born outside the United States make up 21.5% (higher than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	44,688
Total Households:	16,073
Total Housing Units:	16,471
Average Household Size:	2.78
Average Family Size:	2.75

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	47,949
Total Households:	17,188
Total Housing Units:	17,606
Average Household Size:	2.79
Average Family Size:	2.74

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	43,852	44,302	44,767	45,074	45,226	45,105	45,062	45,178	44,832	44,586	44,386	44,444	43,937
Decennial Census	43,792	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	44,688	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 38.5

Male Median Age: 37.0

Female Median Age: 39.8

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	1,232	1,502	1,680	1,687	1,392	1,369	1,371	1,497	1,515	1,593	1,770	1,741	1,353	820	514	282	166	187
Female	1,149	1,371	1,524	1,660	1,319	1,406	1,485	1,662	1,692	1,770	2,056	1,946	1,388	931	644	401	286	327
Total	2,381	2,873	3,204	3,347	2,711	2,775	2,856	3,159	3,207	3,363	3,826	3,687	2,741	1,751	1,158	683	452	514

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	27,230	57.00%
Black:	802	1.68%
Hispanic:*	9,991	20.91%
Asian:	5,952	12.46%
American Indian:	275	0.58%
Hawaiian:	97	0.20%
Other:	3,426	7.17%
Total:	47,773	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	21,671	48.49%	37.0 years
Females:	23,017	51.51%	39.8 years
Total:	44,688	100%	38.5 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	23,317	48.63%	38.5 years
Females:	24,632	51.37%	41.2 years
Total:	47,949	100%	40.0 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	33,500	76.25%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	567	1.29%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	6,174	14.05%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	3,696	22.46%
Total Population:	43,937	100%
Total Native Population:	34,067	77.54%
Total Foreign-born Population:	9,870	22.46%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA have an average household income of $142,015 (much higher than the State by 47.4%, and much higher than the Nation by 80.8%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($170,882 vs $85,049). Employment participation is much higher than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is lower than the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$100,388	$98,005	$98,821	$100,694	$100,793	$99,342	$103,215	$108,876	$116,064	$116,557	$127,522	$141,089	$142,015
Median Family Income	$112,873	$113,321	$114,472	$115,194	$115,991	$114,307	$116,487	$128,275	$135,183	$145,363	$152,689	$170,525	$170,882
Median NonFamily Income	$58,563	$57,096	$55,803	$57,352	$54,388	$58,878	$60,732	$66,467	$64,420	$65,515	$68,310	$82,928	$85,049
Median Male Income	$80,088	$80,009	$79,277	$79,300	$79,372	$77,205	$79,971	$89,625	$88,239	$93,420	$98,164	$101,265	$101,909
Median Female Income	$57,255	$55,195	$56,406	$56,277	$56,191	$54,974	$61,870	$66,471	$65,891	$65,912	$67,735	$72,368	$79,893

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

Employment status for all ZIPs in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA: employed, unemployed, and not in the labor force. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed)

Employed:	24,972	71.06%
Unemployed:	1,085	3.09%
Not In Labor Force:	9,085	25.85%
Total:	35,142	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	14,022	56.15%
Service:	2,832	11.34%
Sales and Office:	5,062	20.27%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,151	4.61%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,905	7.63%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	24,972	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, the median home value is $857,100 - much higher than the State by 23.3%, and up $219,100 (34.3%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $2,508 per month - much higher than the State by 28.2%, and up $343 (15.8%) since 2020. Most renters in Rancho Santa Margarita pay $2,000+ (90.3%). About 1.0% pay under $1,000 and 90.3% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much lower than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.4% (82.7% have a mortgage) and renters make up 26.6% - owners are much higher than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$533,100	$492,300	$474,800	$491,400	$516,000	$543,100	$583,900	$618,400	$627,700	$638,000	$673,400	$819,000	$857,100

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	0	0.00%
$500 to $999:	43	0.88%
$1,000 to $1,499:	83	1.71%
$1,500 to $1,999:	306	6.30%
$2,000 to $2,499:	1,977	40.69%
$2,500 to $2,999:	1,300	26.75%
$3,000 or more:	1,150	23.67%
No Rent:	0	0.00%
Total:	4,859	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$1,639	$1,662	$1,673	$1,689	$1,709	$1,750	$1,827	$1,948	$2,060	$2,165	$2,276	$2,446	$2,508

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	9,207	57.70%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,892	11.86%
Renter Occupied:	4,859	30.45%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	15,958	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	15,958	97.38%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	430	2.62%
Total Housing Units:	16,388	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

48.8% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well above the state rate (36.5%) and well above the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 94.6%, which is well above the state rate (84.6%). The share of people in poverty is 5.4%, which is below the state rate (8.4%) and below the national rate (8.7%), up 2.0 percentage points since 2011 and up 1.8 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	850	2.78%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	890	2.91%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,007	13.09%
Some college, no degree:	7,202	23.53%
Associate's degree:	2,793	9.13%
Bachelor's degree:	9,879	32.28%
Graduate or professional degree:	4,983	16.28%
Total:	30,604	100%
High school graduate or higher:	28,864	94.31%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	14,862	48.56%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	36,554	78.38%
Public Insurance:	7,799	16.72%
No Insurance:	2,281	4.89%
Total:	46,634	100%
Has Health Insurance:	44,353	95.11%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	3.4%	4.2%	4.1%	3.8%	4.1%	4.7%	4.5%	3.9%	3.6%	5.0%	4.1%	4.0%	5.4%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	985	8.67%
Kindergarten:	478	4.21%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	4,088	35.99%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,943	25.91%
College or graduate school:	2,866	25.23%
Total:	11,360	100%
Early Childhood:	1,463	12.88%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	7,509	66.10%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics

Rancho Santa Margarita supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 1,156 business establishments, employing about 17,871 people with an annual payroll of $1,080,246,000. USPS data shows 16,251 residential mailboxes and 678 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:	16,251Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	678Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	17,308Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	1,886Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	2,867Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	1,156Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$275,813,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$1,080,246,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	17,871Source: CBP

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is located in Orange County, within the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 31080) and spans 2 of California's 40th and 49th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 13,012,469 people, about 0.3% of whom live in Rancho Santa Margarita. ZIP Codes here cover 13.22 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.019 sq mi.

CBSA Name:	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:	31080Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	13,012,469Source: Census
MSA:	Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CASource: Census
PMSA:	Orange County, CA PMSASource: Census

Land Area:	13.22 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.019 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	40,49Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	59587Source: Census
Place Name:	Rancho Santa Margarita city; CaliforniaSource: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Mission Viejo, CA ~2.3 miles
Trabuco Canyon, CA ~3.6 miles
Lake Forest, CA ~4.1 miles
Ladera Ranch, CA ~4.9 miles
San Juan Capistrano, CA ~5.1 miles
Laguna Hills, CA ~5.9 miles
Foothill Ranch, CA ~6.8 miles
Laguna Woods, CA ~6.9 miles
Aliso Viejo, CA ~7.5 miles
Laguna Niguel, CA ~8.2 miles
Irvine, CA ~8.2 miles
Silverado, CA ~8.9 miles
Laguna Beach, CA ~10.8 miles
San Clemente, CA ~10.8 miles
Dana Point, CA ~11.3 miles
Corona, CA ~11.9 miles
Capistrano Beach, CA ~11.9 miles
Lake Elsinore, CA ~12.5 miles
Newport Coast, CA ~12.7 miles
Tustin, CA ~13.4 miles

Sources & References

Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
- U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
- U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
- U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov

White:	30,163	59.25%
Black:	829	1.63%
Hispanic:*	10,297	20.23%
Asian:	5,836	11.46%
American Indian:	278	0.55%
Hawaiian:	106	0.21%
Other:	3,396	6.67%
Total:	50,905	100%

Native, born in the United States:	36,420	77.07%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	676	1.43%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	6,467	13.68%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	3,694	21.50%
Total Population:	47,257	100%
Total Native Population:	37,096	78.50%
Total Foreign-born Population:	10,161	21.50%

Employed:	26,526	69.71%
Unemployed:	1,100	2.89%
Not In Labor Force:	10,425	27.40%
Total:	38,051	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	14,813	55.84%
Service:	3,318	12.51%
Sales and Office:	5,184	19.54%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,178	4.44%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,033	7.66%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	26,526	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	10,352	60.74%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,160	12.67%
Renter Occupied:	4,530	26.58%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	17,042	100%

The ZIP Code, Map and Demographics of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Sources & References

Occupied Housing Units:	17,042	97.81%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	382	2.19%
Total Housing Units:	17,424	100%

Less than 9th grade:	907	2.73%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	874	2.63%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,396	13.23%
Some college, no degree:	7,901	23.78%
Associate's degree:	2,950	8.88%
Bachelor's degree:	10,635	32.00%
Graduate or professional degree:	5,567	16.75%
Total:	33,230	100%
High school graduate or higher:	31,449	94.64%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	16,202	48.76%

Private Insurance:	39,473	78.19%
Public Insurance:	8,689	17.21%
No Insurance:	2,322	4.60%
Total:	50,484	100%
Has Health Insurance:	48,162	95.40%

Nursery School, Preschool:	1,049	8.52%
Kindergarten:	529	4.30%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	4,408	35.79%
High school (grades 9-12):	3,059	24.84%
College or graduate school:	3,270	26.55%
Total:	12,315	100%
Early Childhood:	1,578	12.81%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	7,996	64.93%