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Del Rey Oaks

California · 1,592 residents · 1.054 sq mi
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Del Rey Oaks is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,458. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $660,300. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,592
−4%since 2000
from 1,650 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,510 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,565 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+13%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Del Rey Oaks
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,458
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,423 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,919
+76%since 2000
from $30,035 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$660,300
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $299,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,372
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,284 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
6.5
+29%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(1,367)
Black1.6%(26)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(109)
Asian5%(83)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.1%(512)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(1,084)
Black1.6%(26)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(244)
Asian7.9%(125)
Other5.5%(88)
Diversity Score60.9%(970)
Diversity Score
61
+96%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 34.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+80%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.8%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Del Rey Oaks, California?

Del Rey Oaks, California has about 1,592 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Del Rey Oaks, California earns about $101,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Del Rey Oaks, California expensive?

In Del Rey Oaks, California, the median home is worth about $660,300, and the typical rent is about $2,372 a month.

How educated are people in Del Rey Oaks, California?

About 36.0% of adults age 25 and over in Del Rey Oaks, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Del Rey Oaks, California?

About 4.9% of people in Del Rey Oaks, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Del Rey Oaks, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Del Rey Oaks, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 69 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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