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Laguna Woods

California · 17,644 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 $46,449. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $309,400. With a median age of 74.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 74.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 114%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,644
+7%since 2000
from 16,507 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
5,279 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 4,939 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
74.9
−4%since 2000
from 78.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,449
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,493 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,904
+40%since 2000
from $32,071 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$309,400
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,809
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,036 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
27.5% rent
Afford Score
6.7
+111%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(12,206)
Black0.9%(158)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(939)
Asian21.5%(3,796)
Other2.1%(368)
Diversity Score57.6%(10,168)
Diversity Score
58
+393%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+39%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
21.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 22.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.7%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
Female
64.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
Foreign born
33.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−95.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laguna Woods, California?

Laguna Woods, California has about 17,644 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Laguna Woods, California earns about $46,449 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 $309,400, and the typical rent is about $1,809 a month.

How educated are people in Laguna Woods, California?

About 50.0% 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 11.4% of people in Laguna Woods, California live below the federal poverty line.

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