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Laguna Niguel, CA vs Costa Mesa, CA

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- Costa Mesa is 0% more densely populated than Laguna Niguel.
- People are 23.2% less likely to be married in Costa Mesa.
- The Median Age is 11.2 years younger in Costa Mesa.
 Laguna Niguel, CACosta Mesa, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock112,148329,725,481
 Female Population51.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3638.4
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 Population - 201063,064  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock108,724285,036,114
 Population - 199044,400  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock3.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now45.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock7,099.893.4
 Land Area14.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Laguna Niguel, CACosta Mesa, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 6410.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Laguna Niguel, CACosta Mesa, CAUnited States
 White65.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.3%12.2%
 Asian11.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock35.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Laguna Niguel, CACosta Mesa, CAUnited States
 Married Population58.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock43.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.9%50.2%
 Never Married25.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.6%10.8%
 Widowed4.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.682.60
 Households25,361  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock24,50380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,296  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock14.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.0%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Laguna Niguel    19 Reviews
Terri · Laguna Niguel, CA
We Love Laguna Niguel
Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Laguna Niguel for over 20 years. After living in many of the surrounding cities, I found Laguna Niguel to be more laid back making it the perfect area  More

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Scott · Laguna Niguel, CA
For us, this is a perfect place to live.
Over 5 years ago

This is, we think, a wonderful place to live. Friendly people, convenient to shopping, restaurants, beaches, etc. Weather is mild and beautiful. Everything is clean and  More

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SERGIO · Laguna Niguel, CA
H.O.A. NIGHTMARE
Over 7 years ago

ANYONE THINKING ABOUT MOVING TO LAGUNA NIGUEL HAD BETTER RETHINK THEIR DECISION IF IT IS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE LAGUNA KNOWLS H.O.A. IT IS THE MOST RACIALLY  More

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Reviews for Costa Mesa    8 Reviews
JESSICA · Newport Beach, CA
CROWDED
Over 15 years ago

Costa mesa has awesome shopping but is way too crowded and I have had 3 cars stolen in the past 5 years along with countless break-ins and theft. Expensive. Close to  More

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Fred · Costa Mesa, CA
Perfect Climate
Over 16 years ago

Costa Mesa has a near perfect climate . . . plenty of sun but rarely over 100 degrees (our house doesn't even have AC). Nestled between Newport Beach and Huntington  More

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Jacob  · Costa Mesa, CA
Cost of Living in Costa Mesa
Over 16 years ago

We have a good amount of low-income, medium-income, and relatively high-income  More

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