Laguna Hills, CA Demographics

A map of Laguna Hills's Population by Race

Laguna Hills, California has an estimated population of 30,740, a slight decrease from the 31,374 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.8% White, 23.0% Hispanic, 16.0% Asian, 6.8% Multiracial, 0.9% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Laguna Hills, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Laguna Hills has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Laguna Hills, that probability was 62.9% in 2020 and 63.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Laguna Hills is ranked the 265th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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 Hills was ranked the 263rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Laguna Hills's White Population

16,216 residents of Laguna Hills, or 52.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Laguna Hills is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Laguna Hills ranks 887th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna Hills's White population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. White residents' share of Laguna Hills's population has decreased from 53.7% to 52.8%.

Laguna Hills is less White than neighboring Aliso Viejo (54.6% White), Laguna Woods (67.4% White), Mission Viejo (59.1% White), Laguna Niguel (65% White), and Ladera Ranch (63.6% White).

Laguna Hills's Black Population

289 residents of Laguna Hills, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Laguna Hills is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Laguna Hills ranks 603rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna Hills's Black population has declined by an estimated 31.2%. Black residents' share of Laguna Hills's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Laguna Hills is more Black than neighboring Laguna Woods (0.6% Black). Laguna Hills is less Black than neighboring Aliso Viejo (2% Black), Mission Viejo (1% Black), and Laguna Niguel (1.1% Black).

Laguna Hills's Asian Population

4,925 residents of Laguna Hills, or 16.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Laguna Hills is comparable to the share in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Laguna Hills ranks 186th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna Hills's Asian population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. Asian residents' share of Laguna Hills's population has increased from 15.0% to 16.0%.

Laguna Hills is more Asian than neighboring Mission Viejo (14.2% Asian), Laguna Niguel (11.3% Asian), and Ladera Ranch (13.6% Asian). Laguna Hills is less Asian than neighboring Aliso Viejo (16.5% Asian), and Laguna Woods (22.8% Asian).

Laguna Hills's Hispanic Population

7,071 residents of Laguna Hills, or 23.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Laguna Hills is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Laguna Hills ranks 781st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna Hills's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Laguna Hills's population has decreased from 23.9% to 23.0%.

Laguna Hills is more Hispanic than neighboring Aliso Viejo (19.2% Hispanic), Laguna Woods (5.9% Hispanic), Mission Viejo (20% Hispanic), Laguna Niguel (14.7% Hispanic), and Ladera Ranch (12.9% Hispanic).

Laguna Hills's Native American/Other Population

142 residents of Laguna Hills, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Laguna Hills is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Laguna Hills ranks 1231st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna Hills's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 42.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Laguna Hills's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Laguna Hills is more Native American/Other than neighboring Aliso Viejo (0.4% Native American/Other), and Mission Viejo (0.3% Native American/Other). Laguna Hills is less Native American/Other than neighboring Laguna Woods (1.1% Native American/Other), Laguna Niguel (1.1% Native American/Other), and Ladera Ranch (0.9% Native American/Other).

Laguna Hills's Multiracial Population

2,097 residents of Laguna Hills, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Laguna Hills is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Laguna Hills ranks 655th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna Hills's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 26.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Laguna Hills's population has increased from 5.3% to 6.8%.

Laguna Hills is more Multiracial than neighboring Laguna Woods (2.1% Multiracial), and Mission Viejo (5.4% Multiracial). Laguna Hills is less Multiracial than neighboring Aliso Viejo (7.4% Multiracial), Laguna Niguel (6.9% Multiracial), and Ladera Ranch (8% 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.