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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Del Mar

California · 4,860 residents · 1.717 sq mi
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Del Mar is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $51,821. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $500,001. Households here earn about 45% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,860
+11%vs 2000
vs 4,389 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,831 / sq mi
+11%vs 2000
vs 2,556 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.7
−13%vs 2000
vs 43.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Del Mar
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,821
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $81,001 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$37,414
−40%vs 2000
vs $62,425 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.3%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$500,001
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $888,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$890
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,246 in 2000
US average: $450
53.3%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.7% in 2000
46.7% rent
9.6
−12%vs 2000
vs 11.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(3,990)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(170)
Asian2.9%(126)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.9%(743)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(4,664)
Black0.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(179)
Asian2.8%(138)
Other0.7%(34)
Diversity Score17.7%(858)
18
+4%vs 2000
vs 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

62.8%
−9.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
95.3%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
27.6%
−9.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 36.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.0 min
+76%vs 2000
vs 14.2 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 Del Mar, California?

Del Mar, California has about 4,860 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Del Mar, California?

The typical household in Del Mar, California earns about $51,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Del Mar, California expensive?

In Del Mar, California, the median home is worth about $500,001, and the typical rent is about $890 a month.

How educated are people in Del Mar, California?

About 62.8% of adults age 25 and over in Del Mar, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Del Mar, California?

About 8.3% of people in Del Mar, 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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