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Laguna Woods

California · 16,192 residents · 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 $34,192. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 39% 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 $236,700. With a median age of 77.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 44% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 77.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,192
−2%since 2000
from 16,507 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
4,845 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 4,939 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
77.0
−1%since 2000
from 78.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
16K16K17K18K18K2000201020202024Laguna Woods
202417K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,192
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,493 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,611
+11%since 2000
from $32,071 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services17.2%
US avg: 7%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$236,700
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,036 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.3%
−57.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
22.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.9
+119%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84%(13,600)
Black0.6%(105)
Hispanic / Latino4%(650)
Asian10%(1,613)
Other1%(158)
Diversity Score34.6%(5,606)
Diversity Score
35
+196%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+38%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.8%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
Female
65.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
Foreign born
21.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.6%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laguna Woods, California?

Laguna Woods, California has about 16,192 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Laguna Woods, California earns about $34,192 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 $236,700, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Laguna Woods, California?

About 39.3% 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 7.4% 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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