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Laguna Niguel, CA vs Smith River, CA

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- Smith River is 0% more densely populated than Laguna Niguel.
- People are 32.6% less likely to be married in Smith River.
- The Median Age is 8.8 years younger in Smith River.
 Laguna Niguel, CASmith River, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock812329,725,481
 Female Population51.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.438.4
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 Population - 201063,064  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock911285,036,114
 Population - 199044,400  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-15.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now45.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock204.593.4
 Land Area14.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Laguna Niguel, CASmith River, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock19.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock1.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 6410.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Laguna Niguel, CASmith River, CAUnited States
 White65.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.0%12.2%
 Asian11.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock28.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Laguna Niguel, CASmith River, CAUnited States
 Married Population58.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock38.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.5%50.2%
 Never Married25.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock5.5%10.8%
 Widowed4.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.242.60
 Households25,361  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock17680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock26.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,296  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock15.9%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 Smith River    1 Reviews
R.A. · Smith River, CA
Stated population 886
Over 13 years ago

Drove into 'metro' Smith River four days ago and the population sign said 2021! Way different number than 866? When did Sperling's Best Places get the  More

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