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 Woods, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

17,289

Median Agei

74.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

67.4%11,658

Asian

22.8%3,949

Hispanic/Latino

5.9%1,028

Two or More

2.1%357

Black

0.6%106

Other

0.5%90

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%69

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%32

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.5%252

High School Diploma

14.9%2,560

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%1,074

Some College (1+ yr)

15.2%2,611

Associate's Degree

7.1%1,219

Bachelor's Degree

28.5%4,913

Master's Degree

15.6%2,689

Professional Degree

4.1%714

Doctorate

2.6%455

HS or Higher

95.8%

BA or Higher

50.9%

Graduate+

22.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$394,600

Median Renti

$2,328

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.6%8,387

Renter-Occupied

28.4%3,319

Total Units

13,336

Homeownership

71.6%

Vacancy Rate

12.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

3%249

$50K–$100K

1.2%97

$100K–$150K

2.1%180

$150K–$200K

3.8%321

$200K–$300K

17.8%1,489

$300K–$500K

42.8%3,591

$500K–$1M

24.7%2,073

$1M+

4.6%387

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

230

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

368

$2,000+

2,367

Year Built

2010–2019

0.3%43

2000–2009

1.4%184

1990–1999

3.4%449

1980–1989

5.2%692

1970–1979

33.7%4,496

1960–1969

49.4%6,587

1950–1959

5.5%730

1940–1949

0.9%117

1939 or earlier

0.3%38

Heating Fuel

Electricity

91.3%10,682

Utility Gas

6%706

No Fuel

1.5%174

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%82

Fuel Oil

0.4%48

Solar

0.1%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,269

Mean Household Incomei

$78,186

Per Capita Incomei

$53,507

Poverty Ratei

14.1%

Unemploymenti

7.3%

Labor Forcei

3,701

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.6%660

$10K–$15K

5.7%663

$15K–$20K

3.7%436

$20K–$25K

4.9%571

$25K–$30K

3.3%386

$30K–$35K

5.4%633

$35K–$40K

6.6%772

$40K–$45K

4.2%489

$45K–$50K

5.7%673

$50K–$60K

5.1%601

$60K–$75K

10.7%1,255

$75K–$100K

10.6%1,241

$100K–$125K

11%1,286

$125K–$150K

4%466

$150K–$200K

7.6%891

$200K+

5.8%683

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

Residentsi

131

Avg. Tenant Renti

$520/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers97 homes81% occupied$520/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $59,269/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

92%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

Low income$30K–$47K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

68% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

27% of subsidized households are minority

47% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

95% 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

5,58432.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

1,271

Philippines

583

China

570

Germany

321

India

276

Canada

215

United Kingdom

118

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,364

Avg. Commutei

19.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,432

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,723(10% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.5%Insured

1.5%Uninsured

Laguna Woods, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026