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Laguna Beach

Florida · 4,330 residents · 2.508 sq mi
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Laguna Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,265. Population has grown 49% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $246,000. With a median age of 54.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,330
+49%since 2000
from 2,909 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,726 / sq mi
+49%since 2000
from 1,160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.0
+24%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Laguna Beach
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,265
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,403
+122%since 2000
from $18,209 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$246,000
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,060
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
29.8% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+23%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(2,744)
Black0.8%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(25)
Asian1.3%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(221)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(3,597)
Black1.2%(51)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(384)
Asian1%(42)
Other0.9%(38)
Diversity Score28.2%(1,221)
Diversity Score
28
+271%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+27%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Female
48.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−60.9 ptssince 2013
from 72.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laguna Beach, Florida?

Laguna Beach, Florida has about 4,330 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laguna Beach, Florida?

The typical household in Laguna Beach, Florida earns about $66,265 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laguna Beach, Florida expensive?

In Laguna Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $246,000, and the typical rent is about $1,060 a month.

How educated are people in Laguna Beach, Florida?

About 31.0% of adults age 25 and over in Laguna Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laguna Beach, Florida?

About 11.5% of people in Laguna Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laguna Beach, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Laguna Beach, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,630 residents, a change of about 155 percent over that period.

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