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Geography

Laguna Beach is located at 33°31'53" North, 117°46'9" West (33.531525, -117.769043)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.2 km² (9.7 mi²). 22.9 km² (8.9 mi²) of it is land and 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 9.24% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 23,727 people, 11,511 households, and 5,778 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,035.1/km² (2,681.5/mi²). There were 12,965 housing units at an average density of 565.6/km² (1,465.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.99% White, 0.80% African American, 0.36% Native American, 2.08% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 2.21% from other races, and 2.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.62% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 11,511 households out of which 18.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 49.8% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.69. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 15.8% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 33.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $75,808, and the median income for a family was $100,778. Males had a median income of $66,221 versus $46,138 for females. The per capita income for the city was $58,732. About 2.8% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

As with many coastal areas in Southern California, real estate in Laguna Beach is extremely expensive. The median home price has skyrocketed to $2,000,000. Laguna Beach has been a magnet for the rich and famous dating back to the glamour days of Hollywood, with many movie stars living or vacationing in the area.

Government and Politics

Condos on the beach at Laguna Beach

Of the 17,084 registered voters in Laguna Beach; 35.8% are Democrats and 41.2% are Republicans. The remaining 23% either declined to state political affiliation or are registered with one of the many minor political parties. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2194x1161, 1876 KB) Summary Description: Languna Beach, California Source: self-made Date: Febuary 2006 Author: Kevin Zollman --Kzollman 00:37, 21 February 2006 (UTC) Permission: GFDL and CC-by-sa Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Laguna... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2194x1161, 1876 KB) Summary Description: Languna Beach, California Source: self-made Date: Febuary 2006 Author: Kevin Zollman --Kzollman 00:37, 21 February 2006 (UTC) Permission: GFDL and CC-by-sa Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Laguna...

Although there are more registered Republicans, Laguna Beach is one of the most liberal cities in Orange County, and voted for Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry over President Bush in 2004 by a margin of 57%-42%^[1]. It was one of only three places in the generally conservative Orange County not to have a majority supporting the Republican Party. The other two cities were Laguna Woods (which consists almost entirely of a retirement community) and Santa Ana, the county's most ethnically diverse city. John Forbes Kerry (born December 11, 1943) is the junior United States Senator from Massachusetts, in his fourth term of office. ... George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is the forty-third and current President of the United States of America, originally inaugurated on January 20, 2001. ... Location of Laguna Woods within Orange County, California. ... Location of Santa Ana within Orange County, California. ...

The entire city of Laguna Beach lies within California's 48th congressional district, which is represented by Republican Congressman John Campbell. The city also lies in the 35th State Senate District, which is represented by Republican Senator Tom Harman, and in the 70th State Assembly District, which is represented by Republican Assemblyman Chuck DeVore. For other persons of the same name, see John Campbell. ... Thomas George Harman (born May 30, 1941) is a U.S. politician, who is currently a Republican member of the California State Senate who had previously been a three-term member of the California State Assembly. ... Charles S. DeVore (born May 20, 1962) is a U.S. politician, currently serving as a Republican member of the California State Assembly, representing portions of Orange County. ...

Toni Iseman serves as Laguna Beach's mayor and Jane Egly as Mayor Pro Tem. The other three city council members are Kelly Boyd, Cheryl Kinsman, and Elizabeth Schneider.

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Environment

Laguna Beach has long been known as the one of the most environmentally aware cities in Southern California. In Feb, 2007 the City Council unanimously voted to join the U.S. Mayors Climate Initiative.

Education

• Elementary Schools
  • Top of the World Elementary
  • El Morro Elementary

• Junior High Schools
  • Thurston Middle School

• High Schools
  • Laguna Beach High School

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Emergency services

Fire protection in Laguna Beach is provided by the Laguna Beach Fire Department with ambulance service by Doctor's Ambulance. Law enforcement is provided by the Laguna Beach Police Department. Marine safety services are provided jointly by Laguna Beach City Lifeguards in north Laguna Beach and by U.S. Ocean Safety Lifeguards in south Laguna Beach. The Laguna Beach Fire Department is the agency that provides fire protection and emergency medical services for Laguna Beach, California. ... A Doctors Ambulance ambulance responding to an emergency call Doctors Ambulance is one of the primary ambulance service providers to southern Orange County, California, including the cities of Irvine, Tustin, Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, and Laguna Hills. ...

Media Activity

MTV

In 2004, MTV created a reality television show titled "Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County", which has aired on MTV for 3 seasons. The show follows the lives of several young Laguna Beach residents as they finish high school and begin the next chapter of their lives. It had a very successful first two seasons and became the second highest rated MTV show. It made regular teenagers Stephen Colletti, Kristin Cavallari, and Lauren "LC" Conrad into popular celebrities. However, in its third season, the cast from the first two seasons were replaced. Because of negative audience reactions to the new cast, the ratings significantly fell during the show's third season. This article is about the genre of TV shows. ...

See also

• Newport Beach, California
• Huntington Beach, California

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References

1. ^ California Elections and Voter Information (PDF)

External links

• Laguna Beach Visitors & Conference Bureau - Tourism
• Laguna Beach Hotels
• photos & information
• Laguna Beach Weather and Live cams