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Laguna Niguel

California · 64,355 residents · 14.736 sq mi
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Laguna Niguel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,608. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $863,600. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 52% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64,355
+4%since 2000
from 61,891 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,367 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 4,200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+25%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K49K55K62K68K1990201020202024Laguna Niguel
202464K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,608
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,733 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,391
+59%since 2000
from $39,167 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$863,600
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,331
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,205 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
32.9% rent
Afford Score
7.2
+61%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(42,824)
Black1.2%(766)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(10,510)
Asian9.8%(6,306)
Other6.6%(4,225)
Diversity Score65.1%(41,879)
Diversity Score
65
+53%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 47.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+29%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.8%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
22.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laguna Niguel, California?

Laguna Niguel, California has about 64,355 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Laguna Niguel, California earns about $119,608 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 $863,600, and the typical rent is about $2,331 a month.

How educated are people in Laguna Niguel, California?

About 54.6% 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 6.7% 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 19,955 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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

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