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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Dana Point

California · 31,896 residents · 6.486 sq mi
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Dana Point is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $54,516. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $337,100. Households here earn about 52% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

31,896
−9%vs 2000
vs 35,110 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,918 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 5,413 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.9
−12%vs 2000
vs 39.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
32K33K34K35K36K1990201020202024Dana Point
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,516
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,043 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$27,986
−26%vs 2000
vs $37,938 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.2%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$337,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $365,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$898
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,139 in 2000
US average: $450
58.9%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.0% in 2000
41.1% rent
6.2
+7%vs 2000
vs 5.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(28,667)
Black0.3%(108)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(4,395)
Asian2.4%(761)
Other7.4%(2,360)
Diversity Score44.6%(14,221)
45
+11%vs 2000
vs 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.8%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 41.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.9%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.3 min
+36%vs 2000
vs 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Dana Point, California?

Dana Point, California has about 31,896 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Dana Point, California earns about $54,516 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 $337,100, and the typical rent is about $898 a month.

How educated are people in Dana Point, California?

About 35.8% 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.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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