Laguna Hills, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Laguna Hills, California is 30,921 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 264th-largest city in California. The median household income is $122,778, the median home value is $944,000, and the median age is 43.1.
The population has declined 1.1% since 2010 (30,713 → 30,378).
30,921
Population
4722
People / sq mi
$122,778
Median Income
$944,000
Median Home Value
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Laguna Hills covers 6.5 sq mi of land at 4722 people per square mile.
About Laguna Hills, CA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Laguna Hills: the median home is valued at $944,000. Laguna Hills is a city in California with a population of 30,921.
The typical household earns $122,778 a year, above the US median of $78,538. About 5.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $944,000, with typical rent around $2,622.
College attainment is above the local norm at 52.9%, above the national 35.0%. A solid 19.9% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Laguna Hills — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Laguna Hills city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Laguna Hills city had a population of 30,713 in 2010 and 30,378 in 2024, a -1.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 31,973 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: -0.07%.
30,378
Population (2024)
30,713
Population (2010)
31,973
Peak (2015)
-0.07%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 30,713 |
| 2011 | 30,983 |
| 2012 | 31,146 |
| 2013 | 31,260 |
| 2014 | 31,215 |
| 2015 | 31,973 |
| 2016 | 31,849 |
| 2017 | 31,631 |
| 2018 | 31,395 |
| 2019 | 31,207 |
| 2020 | 31,310 |
| 2021 | 30,966 |
| 2022 | 30,662 |
| 2023 | 30,418 |
| 2024 | 30,378 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 58.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$122,778
Median Household Income
$67,319
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$944,000
Median Home Value
$2,622
Median Rent
71.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.8%
High School+
52.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
68.7%
Public Transit
19.9%
Work From Home
25.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
20.9%
Foreign Born
66.4%
Non-English at Home
4.6%
Veterans
10.9%
With Disability
95.9%
Health Insurance
98.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 18.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 17.5% |
| Information | 12.2% |
| Manufacturing | 9.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.0% |
| Construction | 6.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.8% |
| Retail Trade | 4.4% |
| Public Administration | 2.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Laguna Hills, California has a population of 30,921 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 264th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Laguna Hills, California is $122,778, with 5.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Laguna Hills, California is $944,000, with median monthly rent at $2,622 and a homeownership rate of 71.4%.
The median age in Laguna Hills, California is 43.1 years. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.
The population has declined 1.1% since 2010 (30,713 → 30,378).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.