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Marina del Rey

California · 8,866 residents · 0.858 sq mi
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Marina del Rey is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,326. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $462,700. Households here earn about 42% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,866
+8%since 2000
from 8,176 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
10,333 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 9,529 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+2%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K11K12K1990201020202024Marina del Rey
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,326
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,447 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,590
+15%since 2000
from $58,530 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services18.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$462,700
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $187,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,977
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,453 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
6.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
88.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
65.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+96%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(6,443)
Black4.6%(377)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(437)
Asian8.1%(664)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.8%(3,332)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(6,624)
Black5.1%(453)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(686)
Asian8.3%(736)
Other1.6%(138)
Diversity Score49.4%(4,380)
Diversity Score
49
+21%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
25.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+46%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
70.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
26.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marina del Rey, California?

Marina del Rey, California has about 8,866 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marina del Rey, California earns about $86,326 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 $462,700, and the typical rent is about $1,977 a month.

How educated are people in Marina del Rey, California?

About 67.8% 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 9.8% 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 1,435 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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