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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Laguna Hills

California · 31,178 residents · 6.548 sq mi
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Laguna Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,234. Population has fallen 33% since 1990, a loss of 15,553 residents. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $287,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

31,178
−33%since 1990
from 46,731 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,761 / sq mi
−33%since 1990
from 7,137 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
−24%since 1990
from 49.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
29K34K39K43K48K1990201020202024Laguna Hills
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$70,234
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,489 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$36,133
+33%since 1990
from $27,237 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$287,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $239,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,184
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $919 in 1990
US average: $602
75.2%
−8.5 ptssince 1990
from 83.7% in 1990
24.8% rent
4.1
−31%since 1990
from 5.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(42,313)
Black0.8%(379)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(2,635)
Asian6.4%(2,975)
Diversity Score32.3%(15,090)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(21,471)
Black1.3%(404)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(5,113)
Asian10.1%(3,153)
Diversity Score56.6%(17,641)
57
+75%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.3%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 33.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.0%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 90.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
−32%since 1990
from 28.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laguna Hills, California?

Laguna Hills, California has about 31,178 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Laguna Hills, California earns about $70,234 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 $287,000, and the typical rent is about $1,184 a month.

How educated are people in Laguna Hills, California?

About 39.3% 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 5.0% of people in Laguna Hills, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laguna Hills, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Laguna Hills, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15,553 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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

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