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Laguna Woods is a city in Orange County, California, United States.
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Population 17,644

Top Events in Laguna Woods History

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1962Infrastructure
In 1962, Ross Cortese, a young developer whose previous projects included Rossmoor and Leisure World Seal Beach, purchased a portion of the Moulton Ranch.
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1999Civil Rights
Laguna Woods became Orange County's 32nd city on March 24, 1999, after local residents voted to incorporate.
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2000History
== Demographics == Laguna Woods first appeared as a city in the 2000 U.S.
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2022Crime
=== 21st century === On May 15, 2022, a shooting occurred at the Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods.
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2023History
In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was $60,235, and the per capita income was $54,008.
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2025History
In the United States House of Representatives, Laguna Woods is in California's 40th congressional district, represented by Republican Young Kim, and in California's 47th congre...

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Historical Timeline

1962Infrastructure
In 1962, Ross Cortese, a young developer whose previous projects included Rossmoor and Leisure World Seal Beach, purchased a portion of the Moulton Ranch.
1999Civil Rights
Laguna Woods became Orange County's 32nd city on March 24, 1999, after local residents voted to incorporate.
2000History
== Demographics == Laguna Woods first appeared as a city in the 2000 U.S.
2022Crime
=== 21st century === On May 15, 2022, a shooting occurred at the Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods.
2023History
In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was $60,235, and the per capita income was $54,008.
2025History
In the United States House of Representatives, Laguna Woods is in California's 40th congressional district, represented by Republican Young Kim, and in California's 47th congre...

Did You Know?

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Laguna Woods is located in the state of California.
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Laguna Woods has a population of 17,644 residents.
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The population was 17,644 at the 2020 census, up from 16,192 at the 2010 census, with a median age of 74.5.

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