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Dana Point

California · 32,232 residents (2025 est.) · 6.486 sq mi
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#125Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,320,300#159Highest median rentof 6,764$3,106#281Most work-from-homeof 6,82631.7%
The short version

Dana Point is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $141,520. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,320,300. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,790
−7%since 2000
from 35,110 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,056 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 5,413 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.4
+19%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:32,232 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
32K33K34K35K36K1990201020202024Dana Point
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$141,520
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,043 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$84,639
+123%since 2000
from $37,938 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.5%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
+1%since 2010
from 0.468 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,320,300
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,106
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,139 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.3
+61%since 2000
from 5.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(27,658)
Black0.7%(252)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(5,440)
Asian2.5%(874)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.1%(14,085)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72%(23,609)
Black1.4%(464)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(5,418)
Asian2.9%(954)
Other7.2%(2,345)
Diversity Score56%(18,368)
Diversity Score
56
+40%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 41.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+44%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.2%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.7%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.2%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 7.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2017
from 91.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 80.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 12.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dana Point, California?

Dana Point, California has about 32,790 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dana Point, California?

The typical household in Dana Point, California earns about $141,520 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dana Point, California expensive?

In Dana Point, California, the median home is worth about $1,320,300, and the typical rent is about $3,106 a month.

How educated are people in Dana Point, California?

About 56.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dana Point, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dana Point, California?

About 7.2% of people in Dana Point, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dana Point, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Dana Point, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 894 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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