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Laguna Niguel

California · 62,979 residents · 14.736 sq mi
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Laguna Niguel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,018. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $748,300. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 59% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
62,979
+2%since 2000
from 61,891 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,274 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 4,200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+14%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K49K55K62K68K1990201020202024Laguna Niguel
202464K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,018
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,733 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,661
+29%since 2000
from $39,167 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14.1%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$748,300
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,737
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,205 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.6%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.7
+72%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(45,682)
Black1.1%(693)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(8,761)
Asian8.6%(5,390)
Other3.7%(2,300)
Diversity Score55.4%(34,877)
Diversity Score
55
+30%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 47.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+23%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.5%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
21.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laguna Niguel, California?

Laguna Niguel, California has about 62,979 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Laguna Niguel, California earns about $97,018 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 $748,300, and the typical rent is about $1,737 a month.

How educated are people in Laguna Niguel, California?

About 53.3% 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 5.5% 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 18,579 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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

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