Laguna Hills, CA Demographics

A map of Laguna Hills's Population by Race

Laguna Hills, California had a population of 31,374 in 2020. It was 53.7% White, 1.3% Black, 15.0% Asian, 23.9% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Laguna Hills, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Laguna Hills is the 263rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Laguna Hills's White Population

16,849 residents of Laguna Hills identify as White, or 53.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Laguna Hills larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Laguna Hills is ranked #886 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Laguna Hills is less White than neighboring Aliso Viejo (55.7% White), Laguna Woods (69.2% White), Mission Viejo (61.7% White), Laguna Niguel (66.5% White), and Ladera Ranch (65.1% White).

Laguna Hills's Black Population

420 residents of Laguna Hills identify as Black, or 1.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Laguna Hills roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Laguna Hills is ranked #598 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Laguna Hills is more Black than neighboring Laguna Woods (0.9% Black), Mission Viejo (1.2% Black), Laguna Niguel (1.2% Black), and Ladera Ranch (1% Black). Laguna Hills is less Black than neighboring Aliso Viejo (1.8% Black).

Laguna Hills's Asian Population

4,715 residents of Laguna Hills identify as Asian, or 15.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Laguna Hills roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Laguna Hills is ranked #186 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Laguna Hills is more Asian than neighboring Mission Viejo (11.6% Asian), Laguna Niguel (9.8% Asian), and Ladera Ranch (12.9% Asian). Laguna Hills is less Asian than neighboring Aliso Viejo (16.3% Asian), and Laguna Woods (21.5% Asian).

Laguna Hills's Hispanic Population

7,489 residents of Laguna Hills identify as Hispanic, or 23.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Laguna Hills less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Laguna Hills is ranked #779 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Laguna Hills is more Hispanic than neighboring Aliso Viejo (18.9% Hispanic), Laguna Woods (5.3% Hispanic), Mission Viejo (19.2% Hispanic), Laguna Niguel (16.3% Hispanic), and Ladera Ranch (13.8% Hispanic).

Laguna Hills's Native American/Other Population

246 residents of Laguna Hills identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Laguna Hills roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Laguna Hills is ranked #1165 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Laguna Hills is more Native American/Other than neighboring Laguna Woods (0.3% Native American/Other), and Ladera Ranch (0.7% Native American/Other). Laguna Hills is less Native American/Other than neighboring Aliso Viejo (1% Native American/Other).

Laguna Hills's Multiracial Population

1,655 residents of Laguna Hills identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Laguna Hills roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Laguna Hills is ranked #638 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Laguna Hills is more Multiracial than neighboring Laguna Woods (2.8% Multiracial). Laguna Hills is less Multiracial than neighboring Aliso Viejo (6.3% Multiracial), Mission Viejo (5.6% Multiracial), and Ladera Ranch (6.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.