Laguna Woods, CA Demographics
A map of Laguna Woods's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 12,206 | 69.2% |
Asian | 3,796 | 21.5% |
Hispanic | 939 | 5.3% |
Multiracial | 491 | 2.8% |
Black | 158 | 0.9% |
Native American/Other | 54 | 0.3% |
Laguna Woods, California had a population of 17,644 in 2020. It was 69.2% White, 0.9% Black, 21.5% Asian, 5.3% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Laguna Woods, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Laguna Woods is the 375th 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 Woods's White Population
12,206 residents of Laguna Woods identify as White, or 69.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Laguna Woods considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Laguna Woods is ranked #583 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Laguna Woods is more White than neighboring Aliso Viejo (55.7% White), Laguna Hills (53.7% White), Mission Viejo (61.7% White), and Lake Forest (47.2% White). Laguna Woods is less White than neighboring Laguna Beach (79.6% White).
Laguna Woods's Black Population
158 residents of Laguna Woods identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Laguna Woods roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Laguna Woods is ranked #748 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Laguna Woods is more Black than neighboring Laguna Beach (0.8% Black). Laguna Woods is less Black than neighboring Aliso Viejo (1.8% Black), Laguna Hills (1.3% Black), Mission Viejo (1.2% Black), and Lake Forest (1.5% Black).
Laguna Woods's Asian Population
3,796 residents of Laguna Woods identify as Asian, or 21.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Laguna Woods slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Laguna Woods is ranked #117 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Laguna Woods is more Asian than neighboring Aliso Viejo (16.3% Asian), Laguna Hills (15% Asian), Laguna Beach (4.2% Asian), Mission Viejo (11.6% Asian), and Lake Forest (19.4% Asian).
Laguna Woods's Hispanic Population
939 residents of Laguna Woods identify as Hispanic, or 5.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Laguna Woods considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Laguna Woods is ranked #1519 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Laguna Woods is less Hispanic than neighboring Aliso Viejo (18.9% Hispanic), Laguna Hills (23.9% Hispanic), Laguna Beach (9.4% Hispanic), Mission Viejo (19.2% Hispanic), and Lake Forest (25.6% Hispanic).
Laguna Woods's Native American/Other Population
54 residents of Laguna Woods identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Laguna Woods 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 Woods is ranked #1483 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Laguna Woods is less Native American/Other than neighboring Aliso Viejo (1% Native American/Other), Laguna Hills (0.8% Native American/Other), Laguna Beach (0.8% Native American/Other), Mission Viejo (0.8% Native American/Other), and Lake Forest (0.9% Native American/Other).
Laguna Woods's Multiracial Population
491 residents of Laguna Woods identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Laguna Woods roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Laguna Woods is ranked #1200 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Laguna Woods is less Multiracial than neighboring Aliso Viejo (6.3% Multiracial), Laguna Hills (5.3% Multiracial), Laguna Beach (5.4% Multiracial), Mission Viejo (5.6% Multiracial), and Lake Forest (5.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.