Laguna Woods, CA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Laguna Woods was 17,192, a 1.31% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Laguna Woods's population was 17,421, a decline of 1.11% compared to a population of 17,617 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Laguna Woods, CA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Laguna Woods decreased by 127. In this period, the peak population was 18,081 in the year 2009. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 17,319 - -
2001 17,401 82 0.47%
2002 17,534 133 0.76%
2003 17,638 104 0.59%
2004 17,904 266 1.51%
2005 17,927 23 0.13%
2006 17,791 -136 -0.76%
2007 17,846 55 0.31%
2008 17,921 75 0.42%
2009 18,081 160 0.89%
2010 15,998 -2,083 -11.52%
2011 16,118 120 0.75%
2012 16,216 98 0.61%
2013 16,279 63 0.39%
2014 16,296 17 0.1%
2015 16,315 19 0.12%
2016 16,294 -21 -0.13%
2017 16,208 -86 -0.53%
2018 16,076 -132 -0.81%
2019 15,938 -138 -0.86%
2020 17,617 1,679 10.53%
2021 17,421 -196 -1.11%
2022 17,192 -229 -1.31%
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Laguna Woods, CA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Laguna Woods's population decreased by 1,321 (7.63%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Laguna Woods's population increased by 1,619 (10.12%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Laguna Woods's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Laguna Woods's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 17,192. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Laguna Woods's population peaked in year 2009 at 18,081.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Laguna Woods's population was lowest in year 2019 at 15,938.

Laguna Woods, CA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Laguna Woods grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 8 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Laguna Woods had an average annual population growth rate of -0.03% per year. Overall the population shrank 0.73% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Laguna Woods's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Laguna Woods's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.03% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 425. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Laguna Woods's population grew the most with an increase of 1,679 (10.53%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Laguna Woods's population declined the most with a negative growth of 2,083 (-11.52%).

Things to know

Is Laguna Woods, CA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Laguna Woods's population decreased by 425 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 196 (1.11%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 229 (1.31%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Laguna Woods, CA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Laguna Woods increased by 913 (5.61%). The population was highest at 17,617 in the year 2020 and lowest at 15,938 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.64%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Laguna Woods, CA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
ACS
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Laguna Woods population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Laguna Woods across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Laguna Woods was 17,192, a 1.31% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Laguna Woods population was 17,421, a decline of 1.11% compared to a population of 17,617 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Laguna Woods decreased by 127. In this period, the peak population was 18,081 in the year 2009. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Laguna Woods population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Laguna Woods is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Laguna Woods population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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