The map below shows majority race by area in Laguna Niguel, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Laguna Niguel racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Laguna Niguel overall is white, making up 63.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 16.4%. There are more white people in the south areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the east places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Laguna Niguel, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
63.7% |
Hispanic |
16.4% |
Black |
1.1% |
Asian |
12.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
6.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Laguna Niguel, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
63.7% |
Hispanic |
16.4% |
Black |
1.1% |
Asian |
12.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
6.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Laguna Niguel, CA
The map below shows diversity in Laguna Niguel. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Laguna Niguel Diversity Score
94
With a diversity score of 94 out of 100, Laguna Niguel is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Laguna Niguel's proper boundaries is to the north of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Laguna Niguel.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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