Laguna Niguel is a city located in Orange County California. Laguna Niguel has a 2024 population of 62,353. Laguna Niguel is currently declining at a rate of -0.87% annually and its population has decreased by -3.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 64,536 in 2020.
The average household income in Laguna Niguel is $186,617 with a poverty rate of 7.42%. The median age in Laguna Niguel is 47.2 years: 45.5 years for males, and 48.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laguna Niguel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44,679 | 69.53% |
| Asian | 7,225 | 11.24% |
| Two or more races | 6,775 | 10.54% |
| Other race | 4,047 | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,300 | 2.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 135 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 98 | 0.15% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 25,239 | 2.53 | 66 | 34 |
| Married | 14,449 | 3.04 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Non Family | 7,449 | 1.29 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Female | 2,532 | 2.87 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Male | 809 | 3.75 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
66.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 873 | 1.83% |
| Associates Degree | 3,752 | 7.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15,588 | 32.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 11,479 | 24.01% |
| High School Graduate | 6,505 | 13.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,137 | 2.38% |
| Some College | 8,485 | 17.74% |
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 | 32,270 | 31,616 | 18,865 |
| Hispanic | 6,361 | 5,268 | 1,684 |
| Asian | 5,764 | 5,622 | 4,286 |
| 2+ Races | 4,098 | 3,743 | 1,998 |
| Other Race | 2,486 | 1,891 | 537 |
| Black | 1,036 | 1,028 | 619 |
| Islander | 116 | 116 | 74 |
| Native American | 78 | 70 | 62 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 79.49%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $83,899 | $108,304 | $59,604 |
| Graduate Degree | $127,684 | $175,316 | $88,077 |
| High School Graduate | $42,368 | $52,769 | $36,484 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,568 | $36,647 | $36,463 |
| Overall | $72,785 | $100,934 | $56,733 |
| Some College | $58,426 | $71,691 | $53,145 |
$72,785
Average Earnings
$100,934
Average Male
$56,733
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.93% of Laguna Niguel residents speak only English, while 28.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41,043 | 2,292 | 5.58% |
| Hispanic | 10,330 | 1,668 | 16.15% |
| Other | 4,042 | 967 | 23.92% |
| Multiple | 6,761 | 854 | 12.63% |
| Asian | 7,191 | 275 | 3.82% |
| Black | 1,299 | 45 | 3.46% |
| Native | 98 | 8 | 8.16% |
7.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.72%
Male Poverty Rate
8.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laguna Niguel is Other, with 23.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laguna Niguel is Black, with 3.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.28% |
| High School | 11.69% |
| Some College | 8.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 13.37% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.46% |
| Female Employed | 4.18% |
| Male Employed | 2.88% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $162,215 | $218,055 |
| Households | $135,822 | $186,617 |
| Married Families | $184,642 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $82,659 | $107,851 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.2%
Male Marriage Rate
52.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,317
Number of Veterans
2,231
Male Veterans
86
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 887 |
| First Gulf War | 423 |
| Korea | 211 |
| Second Gulf War | 195 |
| World War II | 58 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 898 |
| 35 to 54 | 563 |
| 65 to 74 | 522 |
| 55 to 64 | 305 |
| 18 to 34 | 29 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,921 | 5.05% |
| 2+ Races | 190 | 4.03% |
| Hispanic | 187 | 2.47% |
| Asian | 92 | 1.44% |
| Black | 64 | 5.69% |
| Other Race | 35 | 1.25% |
| Islander | 15 | 12.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.2%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
48.21%
Born in Laguna Niguel
76.68%
Native Born
23.32%
Foreign Born
6.63%
Non Citizen
16.69%
Naturalized
76.68% of Laguna Niguel residents were born in the United States, with 48.21% having been born in California. 6.63% 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 | 59,625 | -545 | -0.91% |
| 2028 | 60,170 | -546 | -0.9% |
| 2027 | 60,716 | -546 | -0.89% |
| 2026 | 61,262 | -545 | -0.88% |
| 2025 | 61,807 | -546 | -0.88% |
| 2024 | 62,353 | -546 | -0.87% |
| 2023 | 62,899 | -736 | -1.16% |
| 2022 | 63,635 | -798 | -1.24% |
| 2021 | 64,433 | -103 | -0.16% |
| 2020 | 64,536 | -523 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 65,059 | -136 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 65,195 | -94 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 65,289 | 197 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 65,092 | 454 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 64,638 | 120 | 0.19% |
| 2014 | 64,518 | 147 | 0.23% |
| 2013 | 64,371 | 315 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 64,056 | 424 | 0.67% |
| 2011 | 63,632 | 568 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 63,064 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 61,891 | 17,491 | 39.39% |
| 1990 | 44,400 | 32,163 | 262.83% |
| 1980 | 12,237 | 7,593 | 163.5% |
| 1970 | 4,644 | -54,981 | -92.21% |