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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Laguna Niguel

California · 61,891 residents · 14.736 sq mi
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Laguna Niguel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,733. Population has grown 39% since 1990. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $361,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 70% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

61,891
+39%since 1990
from 44,400 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,200 / sq mi
+39%since 1990
from 3,013 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+12%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
42K49K55K62K68K1990201020202024Laguna Niguel
202464K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$80,733
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,501 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$39,167
+37%since 1990
from $28,614 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$361,700
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $313,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,205
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $901 in 1990
US average: $602
75.0%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.7% in 1990
25.0% rent
4.5
−12%since 1990
from 5.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(39,254)
Black1.5%(659)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(3,467)
Asian7.6%(3,392)
Diversity Score39.6%(17,567)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(47,916)
Black1.2%(723)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(6,425)
Asian7.7%(4,764)
Diversity Score42.6%(26,346)
43
+8%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.8%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 44.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.2%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 95.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.4%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.2 min
−28%since 1990
from 31.0 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 Niguel, California?

Laguna Niguel, California has about 61,891 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Laguna Niguel, California earns about $80,733 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 $361,700, and the typical rent is about $1,205 a month.

How educated are people in Laguna Niguel, California?

About 47.8% 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 4.1% 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 17,491 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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

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