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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Dana Point

California · 35,110 residents · 6.486 sq mi
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Dana Point is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,043. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $365,400. Households here earn about 33% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

35,110
+10%since 1990
from 31,896 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,413 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 4,918 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
+14%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
32K33K34K35K36K1990201020202024Dana Point
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$63,043
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,516 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$37,938
+36%since 1990
from $27,986 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.7%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$365,400
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $337,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,139
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $898 in 1990
US average: $602
62.0%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 58.9% in 1990
38.0% rent
5.8
−6%since 1990
from 6.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(28,667)
Black0.3%(108)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(4,395)
Asian2.4%(761)
Diversity Score44.6%(14,221)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(27,658)
Black0.7%(252)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(5,440)
Asian2.5%(874)
Diversity Score40.1%(14,085)
40
−10%since 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.0%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 35.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.7%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 90.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.8%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.9 min
−26%since 1990
from 28.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dana Point, California?

Dana Point, California has about 35,110 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Dana Point, California earns about $63,043 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 $365,400, and the typical rent is about $1,139 a month.

How educated are people in Dana Point, California?

About 41.0% 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 6.7% 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 3,214 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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