Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Laguna Niguel, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

64,139

Median Agei

47.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

65%41,693

Hispanic/Latino

14.7%9,422

Asian

11.3%7,241

Two or More

6.9%4,395

Black

1.1%694

Other

0.9%581

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%71

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%42

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.5%704

High School Diploma

12.1%5,852

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%2,144

Some College (1+ yr)

10.7%5,155

Associate's Degree

8.1%3,896

Bachelor's Degree

34.7%16,738

Master's Degree

16.4%7,927

Professional Degree

5.4%2,581

Doctorate

3.3%1,602

HS or Higher

96.7%

BA or Higher

59.8%

Graduate+

25.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,190,900

Median Renti

$2,903

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.4%17,293

Renter-Occupied

32.6%8,377

Total Units

27,643

Homeownership

67.4%

Vacancy Rate

7.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.1%190

$50K–$100K

0.1%25

$100K–$150K

0.9%149

$150K–$200K

0.3%55

$200K–$300K

0.2%34

$300K–$500K

3%524

$500K–$1M

27.1%4,680

$1M+

67.3%11,636

Rent Distribution

Under $500

101

$500–$750

179

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

224

$2,000+

7,524

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%341

2010–2019

5.7%1,563

2000–2009

5.1%1,409

1990–1999

20.4%5,647

1980–1989

43.8%12,094

1970–1979

16.2%4,488

1960–1969

6.3%1,747

1950–1959

0.5%141

1940–1949

0.3%93

1939 or earlier

0.4%120

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72.3%18,554

Electricity

23.8%6,102

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%357

No Fuel

1.3%339

Solar

1%244

Other

0.2%55

Fuel Oil

0.1%16

Wood

0%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$140,452

Mean Household Incomei

$191,184

Per Capita Incomei

$77,395

Poverty Ratei

6.4%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

35,465

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%772

$10K–$15K

1.7%432

$15K–$20K

0.9%225

$20K–$25K

0.9%230

$25K–$30K

1.8%457

$30K–$35K

2%520

$35K–$40K

1.9%491

$40K–$45K

2.1%548

$45K–$50K

2.1%531

$50K–$60K

4%1,036

$60K–$75K

6.3%1,630

$75K–$100K

8.8%2,259

$100K–$125K

8.9%2,280

$125K–$150K

9.2%2,356

$150K–$200K

13%3,337

$200K+

33.4%8,566

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

304

Residentsi

529

Avg. Tenant Renti

$632/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

8 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers141 homes81% occupied$704/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8162 homes98% occupied$570/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $140,452/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $42K/yr

88.7%

Very low income$42K–$70K/yr

7.9%

Low income$70K–$112K/yr

3.4%

Who Receives This Housing

66.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

29.9% of subsidized households are minority

19% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

68.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

16,55425.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,683

Philippines

967

United Kingdom

862

Korea

711

China

542

Germany

457

India

441

Canada

385

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

32,600

Avg. Commutei

25.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

32,803

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,209(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.1%Insured

3.9%Uninsured