Laguna Niguel, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Laguna Niguel, California is 64,023 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 144th-largest city in California. The median household income is $140,605, the median home value is $1,123,000, and the median age is 47.7.
The population has grown 1.7% since 2010 (63,119 → 64,185).
64,023
Population
4345
People / sq mi
$140,605
Median Income
$1,123,000
Median Home Value
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Laguna Niguel covers 14.7 sq mi of land at 4345 people per square mile.
About Laguna Niguel, CA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Laguna Niguel: the median home is valued at $1,123,000. With 64,023 residents, Laguna Niguel is a city in California.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $140,605, putting Laguna Niguel near the top of US cities. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.5%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $1,123,000, with typical rent around $2,819.
About 59.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. Working from home is common here: 24.1% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Laguna Niguel — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Laguna Niguel city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Laguna Niguel city had a population of 63,119 in 2010 and 64,185 in 2024, a 1.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 66,385 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.12%.
64,185
Population (2024)
63,119
Population (2010)
66,385
Peak (2019)
0.12%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 63,119 |
| 2011 | 63,774 |
| 2012 | 64,134 |
| 2013 | 64,381 |
| 2014 | 65,079 |
| 2015 | 65,396 |
| 2016 | 65,145 |
| 2017 | 66,011 |
| 2018 | 66,079 |
| 2019 | 66,385 |
| 2020 | 64,538 |
| 2021 | 64,441 |
| 2022 | 63,827 |
| 2023 | 63,631 |
| 2024 | 64,185 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 67.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$140,605
Median Household Income
$77,246
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,123,000
Median Home Value
$2,819
Median Rent
66.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.1%
High School+
59.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
65.6%
Public Transit
24.1%
Work From Home
26.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
25.8%
Foreign Born
70.4%
Non-English at Home
4.4%
Veterans
8.2%
With Disability
95.2%
Health Insurance
99.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 20.4% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.6% |
| Information | 13.2% |
| Manufacturing | 9.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.7% |
| Construction | 4.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.9% |
| Public Administration | 2.3% |
| Retail Trade | 2.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Laguna Niguel, California has a population of 64,023 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 144th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Laguna Niguel, California is $140,605, with 3.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Laguna Niguel, California is $1,123,000, with median monthly rent at $2,819 and a homeownership rate of 66.5%.
The median age in Laguna Niguel, California is 47.7 years. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
The population has grown 1.7% since 2010 (63,119 → 64,185).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.