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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Laguna Hills

California · 46,731 residents · 6.548 sq mi
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Laguna Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $40,489. Population has grown 50% since 2000. 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $239,300. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

46,731
+50%vs 2000
vs 31,178 in 2000
1990 – 2025
7,137 / sq mi
+50%vs 2000
vs 4,761 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
49.4
+31%vs 2000
vs 37.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
29K34K39K43K48K1990201020202024Laguna Hills
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,489
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,234 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$27,237
−25%vs 2000
vs $36,133 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.1%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$239,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $287,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$919
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,184 in 2000
US average: $450
83.7%
+8.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.2% in 2000
16.3% rent
5.9
+45%vs 2000
vs 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(21,471)
Black1.3%(404)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(5,113)
Asian10.1%(3,153)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.6%(17,641)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(42,313)
Black0.8%(379)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(2,635)
Asian6.4%(2,975)
Other2.3%(1,064)
Diversity Score32.3%(15,090)
32
−43%vs 2000
vs 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.9%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 39.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
12.1%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.5 min
+48%vs 2000
vs 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Laguna Hills, California?

Laguna Hills, California has about 46,731 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Laguna Hills, California?

The typical household in Laguna Hills, California earns about $40,489 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laguna Hills, California expensive?

In Laguna Hills, California, the median home is worth about $239,300, and the typical rent is about $919 a month.

How educated are people in Laguna Hills, California?

About 33.9% of adults age 25 and over in Laguna Hills, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laguna Hills, California?

About 4.1% of people in Laguna Hills, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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