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Laguna Woods

California · 16,844 residents (2025 est.) · 3.342 sq mi
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Laguna Woods has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,269. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $394,600. With a median age of 74.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 40% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 74.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 125%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,289
+5%since 2000
from 16,507 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
5,173 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 4,939 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
74.9
−4%since 2000
from 78.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:16,844 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
16K16K17K18K18K2000201020202024Laguna Woods
202417K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,269
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,493 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,507
+67%since 2000
from $32,071 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
−2%since 2010
from 0.456 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$394,600
+125%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,328
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,036 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
+111%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(15,580)
Black0.2%(41)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(340)
Asian2.5%(412)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(1,928)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(11,658)
Black0.6%(106)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(1,028)
Asian22.8%(3,949)
Other3.2%(548)
Diversity Score61.1%(10,559)
Diversity Score
61
+423%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.9%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+23%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
21.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 22.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.2%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
Female
59.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
Foreign born
32.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 29.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−94.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
+16.6 ptssince 2017
from 72.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2016
from 74.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laguna Woods, California?

Laguna Woods, California has about 17,289 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Laguna Woods, California earns about $59,269 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laguna Woods, California expensive?

In Laguna Woods, California, the median home is worth about $394,600, and the typical rent is about $2,328 a month.

How educated are people in Laguna Woods, California?

About 50.9% of adults age 25 and over in Laguna Woods, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laguna Woods, California?

About 14.2% of people in Laguna Woods, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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