Laguna Beach is a city located in Orange County California. Laguna Beach has a 2024 population of 22,110. Laguna Beach is currently declining at a rate of -0.99% annually and its population has decreased by -3.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,997 in 2020.
The average household income in Laguna Beach is $231,367 with a poverty rate of 5.48%. The median age in Laguna Beach is 53.7 years: 54.3 years for males, and 53.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laguna Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,736 | 86.02% |
| Two or more races | 1,798 | 7.84% |
| Asian | 724 | 3.16% |
| Other race | 467 | 2.04% |
| Black or African American | 101 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 66 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 51 | 0.22% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,618 | 2.15 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Married | 5,436 | 2.79 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
| Non Family | 4,377 | 1.24 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Female | 474 | 2.85 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
| Male | 331 | 2.72 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
67.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 174 | 0.95% |
| Associates Degree | 1,234 | 6.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,646 | 36.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,261 | 28.72% |
| High School Graduate | 1,589 | 8.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 158 | 0.86% |
| Some College | 3,256 | 17.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,633 | 15,474 | 10,085 |
| Hispanic | 1,214 | 1,062 | 681 |
| 2+ Races | 981 | 951 | 798 |
| Asian | 588 | 567 | 405 |
| Other Race | 342 | 302 | 170 |
| Black | 101 | 101 | 64 |
| Native American | 51 | 21 | 13 |
| Islander | 51 | 51 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 81.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $86,623 | $106,964 | $56,755 |
| Graduate Degree | $124,345 | $169,664 | $75,682 |
| High School Graduate | $64,570 | $85,096 | $41,505 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,755 | $41,887 | $0 |
| Overall | $85,530 | $107,143 | $60,912 |
| Some College | $60,179 | $70,037 | $50,208 |
$85,530
Average Earnings
$107,143
Average Male
$60,912
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.81% of Laguna Beach residents speak only English, while 12.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,998 | 846 | 4.45% |
| Hispanic | 1,577 | 205 | 13% |
| Multiple | 1,798 | 136 | 7.56% |
| Other | 422 | 57 | 13.51% |
| Asian | 724 | 46 | 6.35% |
| Islander | 66 | 32 | 48.48% |
| Black | 101 | 28 | 27.72% |
5.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.58%
Male Poverty Rate
5.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laguna Beach is Islander, with 48.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laguna Beach is White, with 4.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.01% |
| Some College | 8.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.05% |
| Female Unemployed | 15.64% |
| Female Employed | 4.91% |
| Male Employed | 2.22% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $191,426 | $288,727 |
| Households | $141,875 | $231,367 |
| Married Families | $208,689 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $92,922 | $146,206 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.1%
Male Marriage Rate
56.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,121
Number of Veterans
1,098
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 635 |
| Korea | 165 |
| Second Gulf War | 81 |
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| World War II | 18 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 456 |
| 65 to 74 | 417 |
| 55 to 64 | 133 |
| 35 to 54 | 102 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,080 | 6.35% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 3.98% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 3.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.4%
Born in Laguna Beach
89.45%
Native Born
10.55%
Foreign Born
2.72%
Non Citizen
7.83%
Naturalized
89.45% of Laguna Beach residents were born in the United States, with 51.4% having been born in California. 2.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 21,001 | -222 | -1.05% |
| 2028 | 21,223 | -222 | -1.04% |
| 2027 | 21,445 | -221 | -1.02% |
| 2026 | 21,666 | -222 | -1.01% |
| 2025 | 21,888 | -222 | -1% |
| 2024 | 22,110 | -222 | -0.99% |
| 2023 | 22,332 | -215 | -0.95% |
| 2022 | 22,547 | -236 | -1.04% |
| 2021 | 22,783 | -214 | -0.93% |
| 2020 | 22,997 | 160 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 22,837 | -181 | -0.79% |
| 2018 | 23,018 | -173 | -0.75% |
| 2017 | 23,191 | -113 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 23,304 | -12 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 23,316 | 55 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 23,261 | 39 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 23,222 | 106 | 0.46% |
| 2012 | 23,116 | 158 | 0.69% |
| 2011 | 22,958 | 198 | 0.87% |
| 2010 | 22,760 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 23,727 | 557 | 2.4% |
| 1990 | 23,170 | 5,312 | 29.75% |
| 1980 | 17,858 | 3,308 | 22.74% |
| 1970 | 14,550 | 5,262 | 56.65% |
| 1960 | 9,288 | 2,627 | 39.44% |
| 1950 | 6,661 | 2,201 | 49.35% |
| 1940 | 4,460 | 2,479 | 125.14% |
| 1930 | 1,981 | -19,020 | -90.57% |