Demographics & People — Laguna Woods, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,342 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~17,200 |
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| Median Age | 74.9 |
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| Total Households | 11,797 |
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| Family Households | 4,206 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.46 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4458 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,989 |
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| Black or African American | 122 |
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| Asian | 4,125 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 832 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 5,212 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,512 |
| German | 2,457 |
| English | 2,408 |
| Irish | 1,735 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 951 |
| Italian | 815 |
| Russian | 657 |
| Polish | 655 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 606 |
Language
| English Only | 12,488 |
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| Spanish | 393 |
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| Population 5+ | 17,342 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,784 |
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| Population 18+ | 17,401 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 20.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Laguna Woods, California.
