State
County
Land Area
3.3 sq mi
Density
4,679.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.63%
Growth Since 2010
-3.33%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Laguna Woods is a city located in California. With a 2020 population of 15,652, it is the 326th largest city in California and the 2257th largest city in the United States. Laguna Woods is currently declining at a rate of -0.63% annually and its population has decreased by -3.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,192 in 2010. Laguna Woods reached it's highest population of 16,507 in 2000. Spanning over 3 miles, Laguna Woods has a population density of 4,679 people per square mile.
The average household income in Laguna Woods is $61,849 with a poverty rate of 11.46%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,755 per month, and the median house value is $288,400. The median age in Laguna Woods is 75.6 years, 75.8 years for males, and 75.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 55.4 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laguna Woods was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,250 | 76.31% |
| Asian | 3,169 | 19.74% |
| Some Other Race | 287 | 1.79% |
| Two or More Races | 220 | 1.37% |
| Black or African American | 114 | 0.71% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 13 | 0.08% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,003 | 1.45 | 73.4 |
| Non Family | 7,021 | 1.09 | 68.4 |
| Married | 3,590 | 2.05 | 82 |
| Female | 309 | 2.58 | 79.9 |
| Male | 83 | 2.27 | 100 |
2.08
Average Family Size
1.45
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 238 | 1.49% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 609 | 3.81% |
| High School Graduate | 2,651 | 16.57% |
| Some College | 3,353 | 20.96% |
| Associates Degree | 1,261 | 7.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,503 | 28.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,383 | 21.15% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,510 | 11,067 | 5,175 |
| Asian | 3,169 | 3,042 | 2,256 |
| Hispanic | 920 | 732 | 285 |
| Other Race | 287 | 233 | 106 |
| Multiple Races | 220 | 190 | 86 |
| Black | 114 | 76 | 48 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
$25,231
Average Earnings
$28,992
Average Male
$22,016
Average Female
70.69% of Laguna Woods residents speak only English, while 29.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 17.50% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,534 | 1,054 | 9.14% |
| Asian | 3,148 | 498 | 15.82% |
| Hispanic | 929 | 224 | 24.11% |
| Multiple | 220 | 45 | 20.45% |
| Other | 287 | 28 | 9.76% |
| Black | 114 | 14 | 12.28% |
11.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.47%
Male Poverty Rate
13.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laguna Woods is Hispanic, with 24.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laguna Woods is White, with 9.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.05%.
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.6%
Male Marriage Rate
37.0%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,639 | 13.42% |
| Asian | 61 | 1.92% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 4.09% |
| 2 or More | 30 | 13.64% |
| Other | 19 | 6.62% |
| Black | 13 | 11.40% |
5.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
19.9%
Labor Force Participation
19.2%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
65.34%
Native Born
34.66%
Foreign Born
4.64%
Non Citizen
30.02%
Naturalized
65.34% of Laguna Woods residents were born in the United States, with 19.77% having been born in California. 4.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,652 | -99 | -0.63% |
| 2020 | 15,751 | -99 | -0.62% |
| 2019 | 15,850 | -99 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 15,949 | -119 | -0.74% |
| 2017 | 16,068 | -116 | -0.72% |
| 2016 | 16,184 | -67 | -0.41% |
| 2015 | 16,251 | -13 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 16,264 | -26 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 16,290 | 57 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 16,233 | 85 | 0.53% |
| 2011 | 16,148 | 136 | 0.85% |
| 2010 | 16,012 | -495 | -0.30% |
| 2000 | 16,507 | 0.00% |