Laguna Beach, FL Demographics

A map of Laguna Beach's Population by Race

Laguna Beach, Florida has an estimated population of 3,830, a large decrease from the 4,330 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.8% White, 5.9% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Laguna Beach, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Laguna Beach has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Laguna Beach, that probability was 29.9% in 2020 and 15.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Laguna Beach is ranked the 543rd most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. 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 Beach was ranked the 507th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Laguna Beach's White Population

3,515 residents of Laguna Beach, or 91.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Laguna Beach is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Laguna Beach ranks 254th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna Beach's White population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Laguna Beach's population has increased from 83.1% to 91.8%.

Laguna Beach is more White than neighboring Panama City Beach (77.1% White), Ebro (82.5% White), Upper Grand Lagoon (75.4% White), Lower Grand Lagoon (87.7% White), and Pretty Bayou (87.3% White).

Laguna Beach's Black Population

0 residents of Laguna Beach, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Laguna Beach is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Laguna Beach ranks 759th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna Beach's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Laguna Beach's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Laguna Beach is less Black than neighboring Panama City Beach (5.4% Black), Ebro (1.3% Black), Upper Grand Lagoon (3.4% Black), Lower Grand Lagoon (2.6% Black), and Pretty Bayou (8.1% Black).

Laguna Beach's Asian Population

8 residents of Laguna Beach, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Laguna Beach is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Laguna Beach ranks 580th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna Beach's Asian population has declined by an estimated 81.0%. Asian residents' share of Laguna Beach's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.2%.

Laguna Beach is more Asian than neighboring Ebro (0% Asian). Laguna Beach is less Asian than neighboring Panama City Beach (1.8% Asian), Upper Grand Lagoon (2.2% Asian), Lower Grand Lagoon (0.6% Asian), and Pretty Bayou (1% Asian).

Laguna Beach's Hispanic Population

225 residents of Laguna Beach, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Laguna Beach is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Laguna Beach ranks 574th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna Beach's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 41.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Laguna Beach's population has decreased from 8.9% to 5.9%.

Laguna Beach is more Hispanic than neighboring Ebro (1.7% Hispanic), Lower Grand Lagoon (4.8% Hispanic), and Pretty Bayou (2.5% Hispanic). Laguna Beach is less Hispanic than neighboring Panama City Beach (10.1% Hispanic), and Upper Grand Lagoon (10.2% Hispanic).

Laguna Beach's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Laguna Beach, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Laguna Beach is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Laguna Beach ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna Beach's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 68.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Laguna Beach's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.4%.

Laguna Beach is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lower Grand Lagoon (0% Native American/Other), and Pretty Bayou (0% Native American/Other). Laguna Beach is less Native American/Other than neighboring Panama City Beach (0.8% Native American/Other), Ebro (6.1% Native American/Other), and Upper Grand Lagoon (1.3% Native American/Other).

Laguna Beach's Multiracial Population

68 residents of Laguna Beach, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Laguna Beach is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Laguna Beach ranks 174th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna Beach's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 67.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Laguna Beach's population has decreased from 4.9% to 1.8%.

Laguna Beach is more Multiracial than neighboring Pretty Bayou (1.1% Multiracial). Laguna Beach is less Multiracial than neighboring Panama City Beach (4.7% Multiracial), Ebro (8.3% Multiracial), Upper Grand Lagoon (7.5% Multiracial), and Lower Grand Lagoon (4.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.