Welcome to the City of Laguna Woods !!
Located just east of Laguna Beach in the heart of South Orange County, California, Laguna Woods is home to premier active adult communities and expansive open spaces. With the Pacific Ocean just five miles away, the 7,000 acre Laguna Coast Wilderness Park on our border, and the 4,500 acre Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park down the road, opportunities abound to take in the great outdoors. Laguna Woods residents also enjoy easy access to a vast array of social clubs, world class destinations, and continuing education at some of California’s finest colleges and universities. No matter where you live in Laguna Woods, you’ll find a diverse assortment of friends and neighbors, each with vibrant life experiences.
How many people live in Laguna Woods?
The State of California’s Department of Finance (DOF) estimates that Laguna Woods’ population was 16,319 as of January 1, 2017, a 0.1% decrease from the year prior[1]. DOF estimates incorporate United States Census counts, the most recent of which found that Laguna Woods’ population was 16,192. The population is known to experience some seasonal variation with the total number of residents present at any given time remaining mostly constant.
What is the average age in Laguna Woods?
| Age | Population (2000 Census) | Population (2010 Census) |
| Median age | 78 years | 77.4 years |
| Birth to 34 years | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| 35 to 54 years | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| 55 to 74 years | 32.4% | 39% |
| 75 to 84 years | 41.1% | 55.5% |
| 85 years and over | 21.2% | 23.9% |
What is the racial/ethnic composition in Laguna Woods?
| Racial/Ethnic Group | Population (2000 Census) | Population (2010 Census) |
| White | 96.1% | 87.3% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 10% |
| Asian Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Filipino | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Japanese | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Korean | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Vietnamese | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.1% | 4% |
| All Other Races | 0.4% | 0.8% |
[1] State of California, Department of Finance, E-1 Population Estimates for Cities, Counties and the State with Annual Percent Change — January 1, 2016 and 2017. Sacramento, California, May 2017.
[2] U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census.