Of the 48,280 people living in Rancho Santa Margarita city in 2020, 51.3 percent (24,747) were women and 48.7 percent (23,533) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the South OC Times.
Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 150. In the 65 and over age range, there were 2,644 females and 1,928 males.
An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.
Rancho Santa Margarita city’s population by sex
| Sex and age range | Estimated number | Percent of total |
|---|---|---|
| Males 18 and over | 15,973 | 33.1 |
| Females 18 and over | 16,123 | 33.4 |
| Males 65 and over | 1,928 | 4 |
| Females 65 and over | 2,644 | 5.5 |
Source: US Census Bureau
