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Laguna Niguel

California · 64,107 residents (2025 est.) · 14.736 sq mi
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#162Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,190,900#212Highest median rentof 6,764$2,903
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Laguna Niguel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $140,452. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,190,900. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64,139
+4%since 2000
from 61,891 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,353 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 4,200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.6
+27%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:64,107 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
42K49K55K62K68K1990201020202024Laguna Niguel
202464K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$140,452
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,733 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$77,395
+98%since 2000
from $39,167 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+6%since 2010
from 0.442 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,190,900
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,903
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,205 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.5
+89%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(47,916)
Black1.2%(723)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(6,425)
Asian7.7%(4,764)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.6%(26,346)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65%(41,693)
Black1.1%(694)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(9,422)
Asian11.3%(7,241)
Other7.9%(5,089)
Diversity Score67.1%(43,030)
Diversity Score
67
+58%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 47.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+16%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.8%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.8%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.6%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
25.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 6.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2017
from 93.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2016
from 76.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 8.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laguna Niguel, California?

Laguna Niguel, California has about 64,139 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Laguna Niguel, California earns about $140,452 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laguna Niguel, California expensive?

In Laguna Niguel, California, the median home is worth about $1,190,900, and the typical rent is about $2,903 a month.

How educated are people in Laguna Niguel, California?

About 59.8% of adults age 25 and over in Laguna Niguel, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laguna Niguel, California?

About 6.4% of people in Laguna Niguel, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laguna Niguel, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Laguna Niguel, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19,739 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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

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