Laguna Niguel, CA Demographics

A map of Laguna Niguel's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	41,693	42,824	65.0%	66.5%
Hispanic	9,422	10,510	14.7%	16.3%
Asian	7,241	6,306	11.3%	9.8%
Multiracial	4,395	3,423	6.9%	5.3%
Black	694	766	1.1%	1.2%
Native American/Other	694	526	1.1%	0.8%

Laguna Niguel, California has an estimated population of 64,139, a less than 1% change from the 64,355 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.0% White, 14.7% Hispanic, 11.3% Asian, 6.9% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Laguna Niguel, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Laguna Niguel has become 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 Niguel, that probability was 51.8% in 2020 and 53.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Laguna Niguel is ranked the 144th 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 Niguel was ranked the 143rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Laguna Niguel's White Population

41,693 residents of Laguna Niguel, or 65.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Laguna Niguel is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Laguna Niguel ranks 637th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna Niguel's White population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Laguna Niguel's population has decreased from 66.5% to 65.0%.

Laguna Niguel is more White than neighboring Aliso Viejo (54.6% White), San Juan Capistrano (55.4% White), and Laguna Hills (52.8% White). Laguna Niguel is less White than neighboring Dana Point (72% White), and Laguna Beach (78.8% White).

Laguna Niguel's Black Population

694 residents of Laguna Niguel, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Laguna Niguel is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Laguna Niguel ranks 649th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna Niguel's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.4%. Black residents' share of Laguna Niguel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Laguna Niguel is more Black than neighboring San Juan Capistrano (0.4% Black), Laguna Beach (0.6% Black), and Laguna Hills (0.9% Black). Laguna Niguel is less Black than neighboring Dana Point (1.4% Black), and Aliso Viejo (2% Black).

Laguna Niguel's Asian Population

7,241 residents of Laguna Niguel, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Laguna Niguel is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Laguna Niguel ranks 311th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna Niguel's Asian population has grown by an estimated 14.8%. Asian residents' share of Laguna Niguel's population has increased from 9.8% to 11.3%.

Laguna Niguel is more Asian than neighboring Dana Point (2.9% Asian), San Juan Capistrano (4.5% Asian), and Laguna Beach (3.9% Asian). Laguna Niguel is less Asian than neighboring Aliso Viejo (16.5% Asian), and Laguna Hills (16% Asian).

Laguna Niguel's Hispanic Population

9,422 residents of Laguna Niguel, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Laguna Niguel is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Laguna Niguel ranks 992nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna Niguel's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Laguna Niguel's population has decreased from 16.3% to 14.7%.

Laguna Niguel is more Hispanic than neighboring Laguna Beach (9.6% Hispanic). Laguna Niguel is less Hispanic than neighboring Dana Point (16.5% Hispanic), Aliso Viejo (19.2% Hispanic), San Juan Capistrano (34.6% Hispanic), and Laguna Hills (23% Hispanic).

Laguna Niguel's Native American/Other Population

694 residents of Laguna Niguel, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Laguna Niguel is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Laguna Niguel ranks 1200th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna Niguel's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 31.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Laguna Niguel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Laguna Niguel is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dana Point (0.8% Native American/Other), Aliso Viejo (0.4% Native American/Other), and Laguna Hills (0.5% Native American/Other). Laguna Niguel is less Native American/Other than neighboring San Juan Capistrano (1.2% Native American/Other), and Laguna Beach (1.2% Native American/Other).

Laguna Niguel's Multiracial Population

4,395 residents of Laguna Niguel, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Laguna Niguel is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Laguna Niguel ranks 645th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna Niguel's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 28.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Laguna Niguel's population has increased from 5.3% to 6.9%.

Laguna Niguel is more Multiracial than neighboring Dana Point (6.4% Multiracial), San Juan Capistrano (3.9% Multiracial), Laguna Beach (5.9% Multiracial), and Laguna Hills (6.8% Multiracial). Laguna Niguel is less Multiracial than neighboring Aliso Viejo (7.4% 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.