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Dillon Beach

California · 293 residents · 2.984 sq mi
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Dillon Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $209,536. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,660,000. With a median age of 61.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 152%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

293
−8%since 2000
from 319 in 2000
2000 – 2024
98 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 107 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
61.1
+19%since 2000
from 51.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 20002024
331442563684792000201020202024Dillon Beach
2024293
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$209,536
+141%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,679 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$197,978
+402%since 2000
from $39,475 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.8%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.537
+134%since 2010
from 0.229 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food20.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services20.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration20.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,660,000
+152%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
83.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
16.8% rent
70.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 47.4%
7.9
+4%since 2000
from 7.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(297)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian2.8%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.1%(32)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(258)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.3%(77)
26
+159%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

72.7%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 49.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
29.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

7.9%
−56.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
20.2%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
71.9%
+35.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 5.2%
38.9%
+38.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
7.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
74.6%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
51.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
0.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
9.2%
−26.0 ptssince 2012
from 35.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+22.5 ptssince 2017
from 77.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2016
from 88.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2016
from 6.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dillon Beach, California?

Dillon Beach, California has about 293 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dillon Beach, California?

The typical household in Dillon Beach, California earns about $209,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dillon Beach, California expensive?

In Dillon Beach, California, the median home is worth about $1,660,000.

How educated are people in Dillon Beach, California?

About 72.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dillon Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dillon Beach, California?

About 0.0% of people in Dillon Beach, 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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