Aguanga, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 961, Aguanga's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Aguanga is a small community located in California, within Riverside County. The total population is 961. It ranks as the 1075th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Aguanga is 51.6 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. Only 9.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Aguanga is $79,808. This is 19% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 1% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 37.1%. This is 209% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $718,800. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 9.0x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 91.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 63% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Aguanga is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (82.8% vs 33.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (14.8%) is well below the state average of 40.2%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Aguanga, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.