Laguna Niguel, CA Demographics
What is the population of Laguna Niguel?
There are 64,023 residents in Laguna Niguel, with a median age of 47. Of this, 49.1% are males and 50.9% are females. US-born citizens make up 74.37% of the resident pool in Laguna Niguel, while non-US-born citizens account for 19.86%. Additionally, 5.78% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 56,698 people in Laguna Niguel currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 64,023 | -0.4% |
| Male Population | 31,434 | 1.1% |
| Female Population | 32,589 | -1.8% |
Male Population 49.1%
Female Population 50.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 47 | -0.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 47,611 | -0.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 12,713 | 5.8% |
| Not Citizen | 3,699 | -13.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 74.37%
Citizen not U.S. Born 19.86%
Not Citizen 5.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 283 | -5.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,106 | -14.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,547 | 4.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,116 | 3.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 56,698 | 0.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.44%
Moved from Same County 6.44%
Moved from Same State 2.43%
Moved from Different State 1.75%
Same House as Last Year 88.94%
What are the employment statistics in Laguna Niguel?
White-collar workers make up 92.24% of the working population in Laguna Niguel, while blue-collar employees account for 7.76%. There are also 11,396 entrepreneurs in Laguna Niguel (17.13% of the workforce); 45,666 workers employed in private companies (68.64%); and 5,940 people working in governmental institutions (8.93%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 61,368 | 92.6% |
| Blue Collar | 5,164 | 119.7% |
White Collar 92.24%
Blue Collar 7.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 11,396 | 87.5% |
| Private Companies | 45,666 | 96.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,940 | 89.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,530 | 105.6% |
Self Employees 17.13%
Private Companies 68.64%
Governmental Workers 8.93%
Not for Profit Companies 5.31%
How many households are there in Laguna Niguel?
There are a total of 25,486 households in Laguna Niguel, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 71.03% of these Laguna Niguel households, while non-family units account for the remaining 28.97%. Additionally, 25.29% of households have children and 74.71% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 25,486 | 1.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -20.9% |
| Family Households | 18,103 | 1.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 7,383 | -0.9% |
Family Households 71.03%
Non-Family Households 28.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 6,446 | 2.5% |
| Households without Children | 19,040 | 0.5% |
Households with Children 25.29%
Households without Children 74.71%
What are the median and average incomes in Laguna Niguel?
The average annual household income in Laguna Niguel is $191,269, while the median household income sits at $140,605 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $148,589, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $170,013. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $74,038 and $115,551, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $191,269 | 2.5% |
| Median Household Income | $140,605 | 3.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3,780 | -20.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 59,742 | 1.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Laguna Niguel?
There are 27,527 housing units in Laguna Niguel, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1986. Of the 25,486 occupied housing units in Laguna Niguel, 66.5% are owner-occupied, while 33.5% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.65% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,134,200. In general, housing costs reach $2,818 per month in Laguna Niguel.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 27,527 | 1.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1986 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 94 | -30.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 94 | 22.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 144 | -5.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,570 | 4.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4,626 | -1.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12,021 | 4.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5,670 | -5.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,409 | 5.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,723 | 10.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 176 | 19.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 25,486 | 1.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 16,949 | 1.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 8,537 | -0.4% |
Owner Occupied 66.5%
Renter Occupied 33.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 11,805 | 1.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 5,144 | 1.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,134,200 | 6.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $1,087,900 | 7.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,818 | 2.9% |
With Mortgage 69.65%
Without Mortgage 30.35%
What is the level of education in Laguna Niguel?
Approximately 16.4% of the population in Laguna Niguel holds a high school degree (that's 8,663 residents), while 17.31% have attained a college certificate (9,140 locals) and 33.45% have a bachelor's degree (17,666 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,250 | 4.5% |
| Some High School | 8,663 | -11.3% |
| Some College | 9,140 | -25.3% |
| Associate Degree | 4,190 | 1.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17,666 | 6.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 11,903 | 3.5% |
No High School 2.37%
Some High School 16.4%
Some College 17.31%
Associate Degree 7.93%
Bachelor's Degree 33.45%
Graduate Degree 22.54%
What is the marital status of Laguna Niguel residents?
A total of 14,706 people in Laguna Niguel have never been married (which represents 26.79% of the total population), while 31,920 of them are wedded (58.15%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 542 (0.99%) and 5,776 (10.52%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 14,706 | -4.7% |
| Married | 31,920 | 0.7% |
| Separated | 542 | 12.0% |
| Widowed | 2,494 | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 5,776 | -1.6% |
Never Married 26.79%
Married 58.15%
Separated 0.99%
Widowed 4.54%
Divorced 10.52%
What are the most common means of transportation in Laguna Niguel?
The top three means of transportation people in Laguna Niguel use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 23,655 residents commute by car, 521 prefer going to work by walking and 135 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 23,655 | -7.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 135 | 175.5% |
| Railroad | 2 | -92.0% |
| Bicycle | 129 | 22.9% |
| Motorcycle | 42 | 44.8% |
| TaxiCab | 21 | 5.0% |
| Walk | 521 | -8.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Laguna Niguel by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.