Laguna Woods is a city located in Orange County California. Laguna Woods has a 2024 population of 16,791. Laguna Woods is currently declining at a rate of -1.22% annually and its population has decreased by -4.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,617 in 2020.
The average household income in Laguna Woods is $76,429 with a poverty rate of 10.65%. The median age in Laguna Woods is 75.1 years: 74.7 years for males, and 75.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laguna Woods was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,272 | 70.32% |
| Asian | 3,927 | 22.5% |
| Two or more races | 534 | 3.06% |
| Other race | 395 | 2.26% |
| Native American | 158 | 0.91% |
| Black or African American | 128 | 0.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.22% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,932 | 1.46 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Non Family | 7,748 | 1.11 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Married | 3,647 | 2.05 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Female | 406 | 2.42 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Male | 131 | 2.37 | 84 | 16 |
2.08
Average Family Size
1.46
Average Household Size
68.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 430 | 2.47% |
| Associates Degree | 1,222 | 7.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,072 | 29.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,742 | 21.5% |
| High School Graduate | 2,787 | 16.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 203 | 1.17% |
| Some College | 3,945 | 22.67% |
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 | 11,931 | 11,690 | 5,642 |
| Asian | 3,927 | 3,765 | 2,538 |
| Hispanic | 951 | 776 | 370 |
| 2+ Races | 534 | 452 | 243 |
| Other Race | 395 | 341 | 172 |
| Native American | 158 | 96 | 93 |
| Black | 128 | 96 | 15 |
| Islander | 38 | 38 | 38 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,472 | $66,637 | $25,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $45,900 | $55,909 | $45,100 |
| High School Graduate | $34,286 | $43,750 | $19,640 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $52,782 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,429 | $46,008 | $26,455 |
| Some College | $27,415 | $0 | $27,454 |
$37,429
Average Earnings
$46,008
Average Male
$26,455
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.04% of Laguna Woods residents speak only English, while 27.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 18.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3,906 | 853 | 21.84% |
| White | 11,956 | 809 | 6.77% |
| Hispanic | 951 | 138 | 14.51% |
| Multiple | 534 | 71 | 13.3% |
| Other | 395 | 32 | 8.1% |
10.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
10%
Male Poverty Rate
11.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laguna Woods is Asian, with 21.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laguna Woods is White, with 6.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.87% |
| Some College | 7.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 44.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 35.34% |
| Female Employed | 5.15% |
| Male Employed | 1.51% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,405 | $92,164 |
| Households | $56,928 | $76,429 |
| Married Families | $71,414 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,406 | $67,638 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.6%
Male Marriage Rate
34.9%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,784
Number of Veterans
1,770
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 635 |
| Korea | 529 |
| World War II | 248 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,284 |
| 65 to 74 | 342 |
| 55 to 64 | 158 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,642 | 13.44% |
| Asian | 75 | 1.91% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 8.24% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 3.05% |
| Other Race | 23 | 5.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
23%
Labor Force Participation
21.1%
Employment Rate
8.3%
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
23.14%
Born in Laguna Woods
68.5%
Native Born
31.5%
Foreign Born
3.09%
Non Citizen
28.4%
Naturalized
68.5% of Laguna Woods residents were born in the United States, with 23.14% having been born in California. 3.09% 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 | 15,760 | -206 | -1.29% |
| 2028 | 15,966 | -206 | -1.27% |
| 2027 | 16,172 | -207 | -1.26% |
| 2026 | 16,379 | -206 | -1.24% |
| 2025 | 16,585 | -206 | -1.23% |
| 2024 | 16,791 | -207 | -1.22% |
| 2023 | 16,998 | -201 | -1.17% |
| 2022 | 17,199 | -219 | -1.26% |
| 2021 | 17,418 | -199 | -1.13% |
| 2020 | 17,617 | 1,679 | 10.53% |
| 2019 | 15,938 | -138 | -0.86% |
| 2018 | 16,076 | -132 | -0.81% |
| 2017 | 16,208 | -86 | -0.53% |
| 2016 | 16,294 | -21 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 16,315 | 19 | 0.12% |
| 2014 | 16,296 | 17 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 16,279 | 63 | 0.39% |
| 2012 | 16,216 | 98 | 0.61% |
| 2011 | 16,118 | 120 | 0.75% |
| 2010 | 15,998 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 16,507 | 747 | 4.74% |