The map below shows majority race by area in Laguna Woods, 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 Woods 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 Woods overall is white, making up 67.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 24.3%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the city. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 Woods, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
67.7% |
Hispanic |
4.4% |
Black |
0.6% |
Asian |
24.3% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Laguna Woods, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
67.7% |
Hispanic |
4.4% |
Black |
0.6% |
Asian |
24.3% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Laguna Woods, CA
The map below shows diversity in Laguna Woods. 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 Woods Diversity Score
83
With a diversity score of 83 out of 100, Laguna Woods is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Laguna Woods's proper boundaries is to the east of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Laguna Woods.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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