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Del Rey

California · 1,654 residents · 1.335 sq mi
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Del Rey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,544. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 74% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $222,500. At a median age of 22.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,654
+74%since 2000
from 950 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,239 / sq mi
+74%since 2000
from 712 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
22.4
−19%since 2000
from 27.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8801K1K2K2K1990201020202024Del Rey
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,544
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,458 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,358
+114%since 2000
from $8,101 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 34.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+1%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing21.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Information18.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,500
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $553 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
45.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.2%
+34.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+46%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5.7%(54)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino93.5%(888)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.1%(144)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(47)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino94.6%(1,564)
Asian2.6%(43)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13%(216)
Diversity Score
13
−14%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.7%
+38.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+72%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.6%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
59.4%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
21.8%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−55.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−69.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
+26.1 ptssince 2017
from 65.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
19.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2016
from 15.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
77.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 79.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Del Rey, California?

Del Rey, California has about 1,654 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Del Rey, California earns about $56,544 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Del Rey, California expensive?

In Del Rey, California, the median home is worth about $222,500, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Del Rey, California?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Del Rey, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Del Rey, California?

About 34.4% of people in Del Rey, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Del Rey, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Del Rey, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 598 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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