Laguna Woods
City in Orange County, California
Laguna Woods is a city in Orange County, California, with 17,644 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 381 ft (116 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Aliso Viejo, 2.3 miles S.
- 17,644residents (2020 Census)
- 381 ftelevation · 116 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.6 km²
- 5,300 / sq mipopulation density
- 92637ZIP code
About Laguna Woods
Laguna Woods (luh-GOO-nuh; laguna being Spanish for 'lagoon') is a city in Orange County, California, United States. The population was 17,644 at the 2020 census, up from 16,192 at the 2010 census, with a median age of 74.5 (as of 2021).
Laguna Woods became Orange County's 32nd city on March 24, 1999, after local residents voted to incorporate. About ninety percent of the city consists of Laguna Woods Village, a private gated retirement community, formerly known as Leisure World. The other ten percent consists of businesses, some homes, and the city hall, which are accessible to the public. Incorporation efforts in the late 1990s were largely driven by the need for residents to have a stronger voice against the prospective construction of an international airport at the nearby decommissioned Marine Corps Air Station El Toro. The airport proposal was defeated, and the land in question has been tabbed for development as the Orange County Great Park.
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- Median household income
- $59,269
- Median home value
- $394,600
- Median rent
- $2,328/mo
- Median age
- 74.9
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Laguna Woods had 17,644 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,644 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,300 per sq mi (2,046 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Laguna Woods at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Orange County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,644 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.33 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6120° N, 117.7302° W |
| ZIP code | 92637 |
| Official website | lagunawoodscity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0639259 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Laguna Woods
- Aliso Viejo2.3 mi S
- Laguna Hills2.4 mi SE
- Mission Viejo4.3 mi E
- Lake Forest4.3 mi NE
- Laguna Beach5.1 mi S
- Irvine5.2 mi NW
- Laguna Niguel5.9 mi S
- Las Flores6.4 mi E
- Ladera Ranch6.7 mi SE
- Rancho Santa Margarita7.7 mi E
- Newport Beach7.8 mi W
- Coto de Caza8.3 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Laguna Woods
What county is Laguna Woods in?
Laguna Woods is in Orange County, California.
What is the population of Laguna Woods, CA?
17,644 people lived in Laguna Woods at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Laguna Woods, CA?
The ZIP code of Laguna Woods is 92637.
What is the elevation of Laguna Woods?
381 feet (116 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Laguna Woods?
Aliso Viejo (2.3 mi), Laguna Hills (2.4 mi), Mission Viejo (4.3 mi), Lake Forest (4.3 mi), Laguna Beach (5.1 mi).
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