Mission Viejo, CA - Geographic Facts & Maps

Mission Viejo: A city in Orange County, California. It is located in the southwestern part of the county. Mission Viejo is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Mission Viejo Public Library and the Mission Viejo Civic Center.

About

Mission Viejo is a city located in the county of Orange in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 93,305. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 94,242 inhabitants.

Mission Viejo is located in southern Orange County, California. It was developed as a planned community by the Mission Viejo Company starting in the 1960s and incorporated as a city in 1988. The name Mission Viejo comes from Rancho Mission Viejo, a large Spanish land grant ranch.

During the city's early development, homes were marketed to young professionals and families. Major growth took place through the 1970s and 1980s. The population surpassed 100,000 by 2000 making Mission Viejo the largest planned community in the U.S.

Key Local Industries and Attractions

Today, some of the major industries and employers in Mission Viejo include:

Healthcare - Mission Hospital
Higher education - Saddleback College
Information technology - MICROS Systems, Quest Software
Financial services - AIG, Fidelity National Title

Popular things to do in Mission Viejo include:

Hiking and biking trails like the O'Neill Regional Park
Shopping at The Shops at Mission Viejo mall
Attending performances at the Norman P. Murray Community Center
Learning about local history at the Mission Viejo Historical Society Museum

Demographics and Local Culture

As of 2019, Mission Viejo had an estimated population of 95,932 residents. Over 30% of residents are age 18 or under. The population is predominantly white-collar professionals.

Mission Viejo has a vibrant community culture focused on outdoor recreation, arts and education. The city hosts events like Concerts in the Park, an annual Cherry Blossom Festival, and summertime Movies in the Park. The Mission Viejo Nadadores swimming program is also a point of community pride.

With its master-planned neighborhoods, low crime rates and family-friendly amenities, Mission Viejo offers a quintessential suburban California lifestyle.

Mission Viejo locator map — Location of Mission Viejo on California map.

Quick Facts about Mission Viejo

Population :	94,242 (2020)
Country :	United States of America
State :	California (United States)
County :	Orange County
Postal code :	92690, 92691, 92692, 92694
Phone Area Codes :	949
Water as percent of area :	2.12%
Land as percent of area :	97.88%
Altitude :	561 feet / 171 meters
Time Zone :	America/Los_Angeles
Local time :	09:06:35 (21st December 2024)
Population growth :	0.99% (2010-2020)

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Geography

Mission Viejo is located at 33°36'0"N 117°40'19"W (33.6000200, -117.6720000).

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Demographics

The population of Mission Viejo increased by 0.99% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	93,305	-	census
2011	94,020	0.76%	estimation process
2012	94,627	0.64%	estimation process
2013	96,003	1.43%	estimation process
2014	96,622	0.64%	estimation process
2015	96,543	-0.08%	estimation process
2016	96,149	-0.41%	estimation process
2017	95,551	-0.63%	estimation process
2018	94,925	-0.66%	estimation process
2019	94,381	-0.58%	estimation process
2020	94,242	-0.15%	estimation process

Mission Viejo zip code is 92691. County name: Orange, County fips: 06059

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