Laguna Woods, CA Demographics
What is the population of Laguna Woods?
There are 17,342 residents in Laguna Woods, with a median age of 75. Of this, 40.21% are males and 59.79% are females. US-born citizens make up 67.92% of the resident pool in Laguna Woods, while non-US-born citizens account for 30.08%. Additionally, 2% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 15,759 people in Laguna Woods currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 17,342 | -0.6% |
| Male Population | 6,973 | 1.5% |
| Female Population | 10,369 | -2.0% |
Male Population 40.21%
Female Population 59.79%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 75 | -0.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 11,778 | -0.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 5,217 | 1.8% |
| Not Citizen | 347 | -35.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 67.92%
Citizen not U.S. Born 30.08%
Not Citizen 2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 10 | -65.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 958 | -3.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 336 | -26.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 279 | 18.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 15,759 | 0.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.06%
Moved from Same County 5.52%
Moved from Same State 1.94%
Moved from Different State 1.61%
Same House as Last Year 90.87%
What are the employment statistics in Laguna Woods?
White-collar workers make up 87.86% of the working population in Laguna Woods, while blue-collar employees account for 12.14%. There are also 1,418 entrepreneurs in Laguna Woods (19.22% of the workforce); 5,020 workers employed in private companies (68.04%); and 420 people working in governmental institutions (5.69%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 6,482 | 97.3% |
| Blue Collar | 896 | 135.2% |
White Collar 87.86%
Blue Collar 12.14%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,418 | 110.4% |
| Private Companies | 5,020 | 91.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 420 | 119.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 520 | 184.2% |
Self Employees 19.22%
Private Companies 68.04%
Governmental Workers 5.69%
Not for Profit Companies 7.05%
How many households are there in Laguna Woods?
There are a total of 11,797 households in Laguna Woods, each made up of around 1 members. Family establishments represent 35.65% of these Laguna Woods households, while non-family units account for the remaining 64.35%. Additionally, 0.53% of households have children and 99.47% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 11,797 | -1.1% |
| Average People per Household | 1 | -31.5% |
| Family Households | 4,206 | 0.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 7,591 | -2.0% |
Family Households 35.65%
Non-Family Households 64.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 63 | 37.0% |
| Households without Children | 11,734 | -1.3% |
Households with Children 0.53%
Households without Children 99.47%
What are the median and average incomes in Laguna Woods?
The average annual household income in Laguna Woods is $78,479, while the median household income sits at $60,235 per year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $78,479 | 2.7% |
| Median Household Income | $60,235 | 5.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,954 | 5.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 15,342 | -1.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Laguna Woods?
There are 13,494 housing units in Laguna Woods, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1969. Of the 11,797 occupied housing units in Laguna Woods, 71.4% are owner-occupied, while 28.6% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 27.8% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $386,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,395 per month in Laguna Woods.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 13,494 | -0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1969 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 46 | -20.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 138 | -9.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 859 | -16.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6,485 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4,707 | -3.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 629 | -12.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 455 | 0.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 131 | 12.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 44 | -34.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 11,797 | -1.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 8,423 | 2.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 3,374 | -9.0% |
Owner Occupied 71.4%
Renter Occupied 28.6%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,342 | 3.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 6,081 | 1.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $386,000 | 4.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $357,100 | 1.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,395 | 5.0% |
With Mortgage 27.8%
Without Mortgage 72.2%
What is the level of education in Laguna Woods?
Approximately 18.08% of the population in Laguna Woods holds a high school degree (that's 3,123 residents), while 21.46% have attained a college certificate (3,706 locals) and 28.96% have a bachelor's degree (5,002 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 172 | -15.3% |
| Some High School | 3,123 | -2.9% |
| Some College | 3,706 | -28.3% |
| Associate Degree | 1,321 | 8.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5,002 | -1.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,946 | 5.5% |
No High School 1%
Some High School 18.08%
Some College 21.46%
Associate Degree 7.65%
Bachelor's Degree 28.96%
Graduate Degree 22.85%
What is the marital status of Laguna Woods residents?
A total of 1,400 people in Laguna Woods have never been married (which represents 8.11% of the total population), while 8,206 of them are wedded (47.52%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 230 (1.33%) and 4,126 (23.89%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,400 | 2.6% |
| Married | 8,206 | 0.7% |
| Separated | 230 | -7.6% |
| Widowed | 3,538 | -7.9% |
| Divorced | 4,126 | 2.1% |
Never Married 8.11%
Married 47.52%
Separated 1.33%
Widowed 20.49%
Divorced 23.89%
What are the most common means of transportation in Laguna Woods?
The top three means of transportation people in Laguna Woods use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 2,850 residents commute by car, 139 prefer going to work by walking and 9 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,850 | 0.4% |
| Bicycle | 9 | 12.5% |
| Walk | 139 | 16.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Laguna Woods 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.