Laguna Woods, CA

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Population

16,314

0.202% decline

Median Age

75.3


Median Household Income

$40,837

4.17% growth

Poverty Rate

11.4%


Number of Employees

3,390

6.71% decline

Median Property Value

$246,600

7.83% growth

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Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Laguna Woods, CA had a population of 16.3k people with a median age of 75.3 and a median household income of $40,837. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Laguna Woods, CA declined from 16,347 to 16,314, a -0.202% decrease and its median household income grew from $39,201 to $40,837, a 4.17% increase.

The population of Laguna Woods, CA is 75.9% White Alone, 18.3% Asian Alone, and 4.38% Hispanic or Latino. 22.2% of the people in Laguna Woods, CA speak a non-English language, and 95.5% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Laguna Woods, CA is $246,600, and the homeownership rate is 76.1%. Most people in Laguna Woods, CA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 21.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Laguna Woods, CA is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Laguna Woods, CA employs 3.39k people. The largest industries in Laguna Woods, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (443 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (371 people), and Retail Trade (337 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($74,219), Wholesale Trade ($57,344), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,000).

Median household income in Laguna Woods, CA is $40,837. Males in Laguna Woods, CA have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,252. The income inequality in Laguna Woods, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.5, which is higher than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$40,837

2017 value

± $2,569

4.17%

1 Year Growth

± 7.29%

Households in Laguna Woods, CA have a median annual income of $40,837, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $39,201 in 2016, which represents a 4.17% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$72,235

Average Male Salary

± $699

$57,252

Average Female Salary

± $582

In 2017, full-time male employees in Laguna Woods, CA made 1.26 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Laguna Woods, CA by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $65,946 ± $1,081

  2. White

    $59,925 ± $556

  3. Two or More Races

    $49,289 ± $1,826

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Laguna Woods, CA workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Laguna Woods, CA is from California.

0.5

2017 Wage GINI

0.5

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in California was 0.5 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 626.49

  2. Census Tract 626.46

  3. N/A

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Laguna Woods, CA was Census Tract 626.49 with a value of $51,422, followed by Census Tract 626.46 and N/A, with respective values of $33,683 and N/A.

The following map shows all of the places in Laguna Woods, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 75+

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Laguna Woods, CA (1.86k out of 16.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 75+.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    1,443 ± 288

  2. Asian

    399 ± 169

  3. Hispanic

    142 ± 132

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Laguna Woods, CA is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

3.39k

2017 Value

± 385

-6.71%

1 Year decline

± 16.9%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Laguna Woods, CA declined at a rate of -6.71%, from 3.63k employees to 3.39k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Laguna Woods, CA, are Sales & Related Occupations (596 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (538 people), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (372 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Laguna Woods, CA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Laguna Woods, CA, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (596 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (538 people), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (372 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Laguna Woods, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (5.39 times higher than expected), Personal Care & Service Occupations (2.93 times), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (2.03 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Laguna Woods, CA, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($109,297), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($89,844), and Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($89,844).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

3.39k

2017 Value

± 385

-6.71%

1 Year decline

± 16.9%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Laguna Woods, CA declined at a rate of -6.71%, from 3.63k employees to 3.39k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Laguna Woods, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (443 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (371 people), and Retail Trade (337 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Laguna Woods, CA, though some of these residents may live in Laguna Woods, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Laguna Woods, CA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (443 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (371 people), and Retail Trade (337 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Laguna Woods, CA has an unusually high number of Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (4.76 times higher than expected), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1.56 times), and Finance & Insurance (1.53 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Laguna Woods, CA, by median earnings, are Manufacturing ($74,219), Wholesale Trade ($57,344), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,000).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Electronics

    $196B

  2. Mixed freight

    $157B

  3. Gasoline

    $127B

In 2015, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $196B, followed by Mixed freight with $157B and Gasoline and $127B.

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$1.54T

2015 Value

$2.48T

Projected 2045 Value

61.2% growth

In 2015, total outbound California trade was $1.54T. This is expected to increase 61.2% to $2.48T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Texas

    $63.1B

  2. Arizona

    $42.2B

  3. Washington

    $31.2B

In 2015, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $63.1B, followed by Arizona with $42.2B and Washington and $31.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

99% of the population of Laguna Woods, CA has health coverage, with 9% on employee plans, 7.92% on Medicaid, 64% on Medicare, 16.1% on non-group plans, and 1.97% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Laguna Woods, CA was $7,549 in 2014. This is a 4.04% increase from the previous year ($7,256).

Primary care physicians in Laguna Woods, CA see 1281 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1281 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1214 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 324 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Tehama County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (10.6%). Additionally, Tulare County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (33.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,281 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,281 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,281 patients).

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,549

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,735

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,368

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,833

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in California (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.04%, from $7,256 to $7,549.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

0.968%

Uninsured

9%

Employer Coverage

7.92%

Medicaid

64%

Medicare

16.1%

Non-Group

1.97%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Laguna Woods, CA declined by 39.1% from 1.59% to 0.968%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Laguna Woods, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Tehama County

    10.6% prevalence

  2. San Joaquin County

    10.5% prevalence

  3. Alpine County

    10.3% prevalence

Tehama County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in California, at 10.6%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in California by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Laguna Woods, CA is home to a population of 16.3k people, from which 95.5% are citizens. As of 2017, 32.9% of Laguna Woods, CA residents were born outside of the country.

The ethnic composition of the population of Laguna Woods, CA is composed of 12.4k White Alone residents (75.9%), 2.99k Asian Alone residents (18.3%), 714 Hispanic or Latino residents (4.38%), 141 Two or More Races residents (0.864%), 69 Black or African American Alone residents (0.423%), 22 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.135%), 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%), and 0 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Laguna Woods, CA are Korean (903 speakers), Spanish or Spanish Creole (538 speakers), and Chinese (509 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

76

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.1

74

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.2

In 2017, the median age of all people in Laguna Woods, CA was 75.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 76, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 74. But people in Laguna Woods, CA are getting getting younger. In 2016, the average age of all Laguna Woods, CA residents was 76.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

32.9%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

31.4%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

As of 2017, 32.9% of Laguna Woods, CA residents were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Laguna Woods, CA was 31.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    4,212,695 ± 47,591 people

  2. Philippines

    836,199 ± 22,209 people

  3. China

    612,429 ± 19,062 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Laguna Woods, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 4,212,695 Laguna Woods, CA residents, followed by Philippines with 836,199 and China with 612,429.

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Citizenship

95.5%

2017 Citizenship

95.5%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 95.5% of Laguna Woods, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Laguna Woods, CA was 95.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    12.4k ± 338

  2. Asian Alone

    2.99k ± 279

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    714 ± 213

In 2017, there were 4.15 times more White Alone residents (12.4k people) in Laguna Woods, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.99k Asian Alone and 714 Hispanic or Latino residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Laguna Woods, CA as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Korean

    903 speakers (5.52%)

  2. Spanish or Spanish Creole

    538 speakers (3.29%)

  3. Chinese

    509 speakers (3.11%)

22.2% of Laguna Woods, CA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. In 2015, the most common non-English language spoken in Laguna Woods, CA was Korean. 5.52% of the overall population of Laguna Woods, CA are native Korean speakers. 3.29% speak Spanish or Spanish Creole and 3.11% speak Korean, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    693 ± 160

  2. Korea

    611 ± 123

  3. World War II

    468 ± 123

Laguna Woods, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.13 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Laguna Woods, CA was $246,600 in 2017, which is 1.13 times larger than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $228,700 to $246,600, a 7.83% increase. The homeownership rate in Laguna Woods, CA is 76.1%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Laguna Woods, CA have an average commute time of 21.3 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Laguna Woods, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$40,837

Median Household Income

± $2,569

11.3k

Number of Households

± 662

In 2017, the median household income of the 11.3k households in Laguna Woods, CA grew to $40,837 from the previous year's value of $39,201.

The following chart displays the households in Laguna Woods, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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Housing

Property Value

$246,600

2017 Median

± $8,965

$228,700

2016 Median

± $6,184

In 2017, the median property value in Laguna Woods, CA grew to to $246,600 from the previous year's value of $228,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Laguna Woods, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Laguna Woods, CA the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Laguna Woods, CA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Laguna Woods, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

76.1%

2017 Homeownership

75.9%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 76.1% of the housing units in Laguna Woods, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Laguna Woods, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Laguna Woods, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Laguna Woods, CA have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

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Commute Time

21.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Laguna Woods, CA have a shorter commute time (21.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 3.45% of the workforce in Laguna Woods, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    67.3%

  2. Worked At Home

    18.6%

  3. Public Transit

    4.77%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Laguna Woods, CA was Drove Alone, followed by those who Worked At Home and those who Public Transit.

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