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Marina del Rey

California · 11,373 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 $120,437. Population has grown 39% since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $893,100. Households here earn about 53% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 218%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,373
+39%since 2000
from 8,176 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
13,255 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 9,529 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
−1%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K11K12K1990201020202024Marina del Rey
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,437
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,447 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$85,387
+46%since 2000
from $58,530 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food14.6%
US avg: 2%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$893,100
+218%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $187,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,066
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
9.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
90.4% rent
Afford Score
7.4
+171%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(8,099)
Black4.4%(503)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(1,121)
Asian7.4%(841)
Other3.7%(419)
Diversity Score54.6%(6,204)
Diversity Score
55
+34%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.9%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 78.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.5%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
21.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marina del Rey, California?

Marina del Rey, California has about 11,373 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marina del Rey, California earns about $120,437 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 $893,100, and the typical rent is about $3,066 a month.

How educated are people in Marina del Rey, California?

About 72.7% 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 10.5% 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 3,942 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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