Laguna Beach, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Laguna Beach, California is 22,777 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 322nd-largest city in California. The median household income is $140,508, the median home value is $2,000,001, and the median age is 52.3.
The population has declined 0.9% since 2010 (22,765 → 22,564).
22,777
Population
2561
People / sq mi
$140,508
Median Income
$2,000,001
Median Home Value
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Laguna Beach covers 8.9 sq mi of land at 2561 people per square mile.
About Laguna Beach, CA
In Laguna Beach, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $2,000,001. With 22,777 residents, Laguna Beach is a city in California.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $140,508, putting Laguna Beach near the top of US cities. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US cities, at 2.1% — below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $2,000,001, with typical rent around $2,802.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 67.1% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 33.0% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Laguna Beach — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Laguna Beach city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Laguna Beach city had a population of 22,765 in 2010 and 22,564 in 2024, a -0.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 23,232 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: -0.06%.
22,564
Population (2024)
22,765
Population (2010)
23,232
Peak (2015)
-0.06%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,765 |
| 2011 | 22,976 |
| 2012 | 23,098 |
| 2013 | 23,213 |
| 2014 | 23,214 |
| 2015 | 23,232 |
| 2016 | 23,165 |
| 2017 | 23,045 |
| 2018 | 22,931 |
| 2019 | 22,827 |
| 2020 | 23,005 |
| 2021 | 22,793 |
| 2022 | 22,621 |
| 2023 | 22,508 |
| 2024 | 22,564 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.3% |
Economy & Income
$140,508
Median Household Income
$110,736
Per Capita Income
2.1%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$2,000,001
Median Home Value
$2,802
Median Rent
64.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.4%
High School+
67.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
56.7%
Public Transit
33.0%
Work From Home
28.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
34.0%
Foreign Born
85.7%
Non-English at Home
5.1%
Veterans
9.6%
With Disability
97.3%
Health Insurance
97.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 22.4% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 16.6% |
| Information | 15.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.7% |
| Construction | 3.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.1% |
| Retail Trade | 2.2% |
| Public Administration | 1.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Laguna Beach, California has a population of 22,777 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 322nd-largest city in California.
The median household income in Laguna Beach, California is $140,508, with 2.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Laguna Beach, California is $2,000,001, with median monthly rent at $2,802 and a homeownership rate of 64.3%.
The median age in Laguna Beach, California is 52.3 years. The population is 51.4% male and 48.6% female.
The population has declined 0.9% since 2010 (22,765 → 22,564).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.