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Marina del Rey

California · 9,176 residents · 0.858 sq mi
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#1Most work-from-homeof 6,82655.0%#10Fastest shrinkingof 6,811-19.3%#18Highest median rentof 6,764$3,501#122Lowest poverty rateof 6,8231.8%
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Marina del Rey is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $146,623. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $458,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,176
+12%since 2000
from 8,176 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
10,695 / sq mi
+1%since 2009
from 10,596 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
−5%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K11K12K1990201020202024Marina del Rey
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54%(370)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.5%(136)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141.1%(98)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.1%(100)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 249.5%(870)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3424.1%(2,211)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4431%(2,848)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5417.8%(1,633)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 643.2%(296)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 744.2%(386)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842%(186)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.5%(42)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$146,623
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,447 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$98,234
+68%since 2000
from $58,530 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
85.5%
+30.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.325
−24%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$458,800
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $187,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,453 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
5.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
94.4% rent
Vacancy rate
29.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
65.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
−40%since 2009
from 5.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
45
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Marina del Rey on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(6,443)
Black4.6%(377)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(437)
Asian8.1%(664)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.9%(5,592)
Black8.2%(753)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(1,030)
Asian6.2%(572)
Other13.4%(1,229)
Diversity Score
73
+42%since 2009
from 52 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican8.3%(759)
Puerto Rican1.1%(101)
Cuban0.6%(57)
Costa Rican0.6%(57)
Spaniard0.6%(56)
Asian origin
Filipino3%(279)
Korean1.4%(133)
Asian Indian0.9%(80)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Irish13.9%(1,274)
American13.6%(1,250)
Italian11.3%(1,037)
German9.4%(859)
English8.2%(754)
French4.6%(422)
Arab2.7%(246)
British2.2%(198)
Swiss2.1%(197)
Scottish2.1%(192)
Lebanese2.1%(189)
Polish1.4%(124)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian1.3%(115)
Norwegian1%(94)
Belgian1%(92)
Russian0.9%(83)
Iranian0.9%(82)
Croatian0.7%(60)
Iraqi0.6%(57)
Hungarian0.6%(53)
Lithuanian0.4%(39)
Romanian0.4%(39)
Dutch0.4%(37)
Serbian0.4%(37)
Israeli0.4%(33)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% 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%
Graduate degree
27.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+55%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.2%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
55.0%
+44.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
92.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2011
from 78.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.4%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
19.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−50.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2012
from 3.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2017
from 96.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2016
from 68.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 9.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married56.9%(2,164)
Married30.5%(1,160)
Widowed2.2%(85)
Divorced10.4%(396)
Women 15+
Never married63.6%(3,032)
Married30.4%(1,449)
Widowed0.8%(40)
Divorced5.2%(246)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marina del Rey, California?

Marina del Rey, California has about 9,176 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marina del Rey, California?

The typical household in Marina del Rey, California earns about $146,623 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marina del Rey, California expensive?

In Marina del Rey, California, the median home is worth about $458,800, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Marina del Rey, California?

About 74.9% of adults age 25 and over in Marina del Rey, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marina del Rey, California?

About 1.8% of people in Marina del Rey, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marina del Rey, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Marina del Rey, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,745 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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