Laguna Hills is a city located in Orange County California. Laguna Hills has a 2024 population of 29,887. Laguna Hills is currently declining at a rate of -1.18% annually and its population has decreased by -4.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 31,311 in 2020.
The average household income in Laguna Hills is $172,203 with a poverty rate of 8.28%. The median age in Laguna Hills is 43.8 years: 41.1 years for males, and 46.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laguna Hills was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,928 | 60.73% |
| Asian | 5,217 | 16.74% |
| Two or more races | 3,637 | 11.67% |
| Other race | 2,934 | 9.41% |
| Black or African American | 320 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 90 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.14% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,525 | 2.65 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Married | 6,462 | 3.25 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Non Family | 3,540 | 1.25 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
| Female | 1,060 | 3.33 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Male | 463 | 3.45 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
70.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 724 | 3.13% |
| Associates Degree | 2,038 | 8.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,113 | 35.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,052 | 17.54% |
| High School Graduate | 3,054 | 13.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 768 | 3.32% |
| Some College | 4,349 | 18.83% |
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 | 13,758 | 13,159 | 7,851 |
| Asian | 4,103 | 3,854 | 2,488 |
| Hispanic | 3,900 | 3,325 | 1,054 |
| 2+ Races | 2,140 | 1,934 | 911 |
| Other Race | 1,924 | 1,533 | 379 |
| Black | 183 | 178 | 65 |
| Native American | 90 | 90 | 65 |
| Islander | 44 | 44 | 42 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 95.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $82,322 | $90,368 | $76,133 |
| Graduate Degree | $110,064 | $128,625 | $103,846 |
| High School Graduate | $46,707 | $48,599 | $42,669 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,160 | $35,375 | $32,743 |
| Overall | $71,199 | $80,462 | $62,522 |
| Some College | $50,641 | $67,521 | $40,453 |
$71,199
Average Earnings
$80,462
Average Male
$62,522
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.32% of Laguna Hills residents speak only English, while 33.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,169 | 1,135 | 6.61% |
| Asian | 5,148 | 613 | 11.91% |
| Hispanic | 6,193 | 568 | 9.17% |
| Other | 2,925 | 347 | 11.86% |
| Multiple | 3,619 | 337 | 9.31% |
| Native | 90 | 15 | 16.67% |
8.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.52%
Male Poverty Rate
9.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laguna Hills is Native, with 16.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laguna Hills is White, with 6.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.95% |
| Some College | 10.17% |
| High School | 9.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 35.09% |
| Female Employed | 4.39% |
| Female Unemployed | 2.63% |
| Male Employed | 2.59% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $145,202 | $200,788 |
| Households | $122,902 | $172,203 |
| Married Families | $156,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $74,195 | $93,004 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,205
Number of Veterans
1,122
Male Veterans
83
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 444 |
| Second Gulf War | 308 |
| First Gulf War | 156 |
| Korea | 81 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 369 |
| 75+ | 361 |
| 18 to 34 | 226 |
| 35 to 54 | 170 |
| 55 to 64 | 79 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 980 | 6.11% |
| Hispanic | 133 | 3.01% |
| Asian | 78 | 1.77% |
| 2+ Races | 77 | 3.22% |
| Other Race | 56 | 2.65% |
| Black | 12 | 5.48% |
| Islander | 2 | 4.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
5%
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
50.99%
Born in Laguna Hills
73.98%
Native Born
26.02%
Foreign Born
9.64%
Non Citizen
16.37%
Naturalized
73.98% of Laguna Hills residents were born in the United States, with 50.99% having been born in California. 9.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 28,107 | -356 | -1.25% |
| 2028 | 28,463 | -356 | -1.24% |
| 2027 | 28,819 | -356 | -1.22% |
| 2026 | 29,175 | -356 | -1.21% |
| 2025 | 29,531 | -356 | -1.19% |
| 2024 | 29,887 | -356 | -1.18% |
| 2023 | 30,243 | -348 | -1.14% |
| 2022 | 30,591 | -377 | -1.22% |
| 2021 | 30,968 | -343 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 31,311 | -106 | -0.34% |
| 2019 | 31,417 | -273 | -0.86% |
| 2018 | 31,690 | -258 | -0.81% |
| 2017 | 31,948 | 254 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 31,694 | 377 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 31,317 | 40 | 0.13% |
| 2014 | 31,277 | 37 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 31,240 | 125 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 31,115 | 190 | 0.61% |
| 2011 | 30,925 | 229 | 0.75% |
| 2010 | 30,696 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 31,178 | -15,553 | -33.28% |
| 1990 | 46,731 | 13,131 | 39.08% |
| 1980 | 33,600 | 19,924 | 145.69% |
| 1970 | 13,676 | -14,431 | -51.34% |