Del Mar is a city located in San Diego County California. Del Mar has a 2024 population of 3,841. Del Mar is currently declining at a rate of -0.67% annually and its population has decreased by -2.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,945 in 2020.
The average household income in Del Mar is $290,370 with a poverty rate of 1.67%. The median age in Del Mar is 52 years: 55.3 years for males, and 49.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Del Mar was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,400 | 85.95% |
| Two or more races | 397 | 10.04% |
| Black or African American | 99 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 41 | 1.04% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,822 | 2.17 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
| Married | 1,067 | 2.56 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Non Family | 659 | 1.4 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Female | 51 | 3.47 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Male | 45 | 2.84 | 20 | 80 |
2.58
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
55.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 0.73% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 0.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,272 | 38.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,522 | 46.23% |
| High School Graduate | 169 | 5.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 291 | 8.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,834 | 2,810 | 2,408 |
| Hispanic | 238 | 238 | 197 |
| 2+ Races | 223 | 223 | 206 |
| Other Race | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| Black | 35 | 35 | 21 |
| Asian | 19 | 19 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $92,083 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $160,188 | $202,679 | $89,464 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $125,599 | $168,906 | $87,740 |
| Some College | $27,625 | $0 | $0 |
$125,599
Average Earnings
$168,906
Average Male
$87,740
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.64% of Del Mar residents speak only English, while 3.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,178 | 66 | 2.08% |
1.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.91%
Male Poverty Rate
1.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Del Mar is White, with 2.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Del Mar is White, with 2.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 30.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.36% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 1.01% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $244,028 | $332,537 |
| Households | $185,335 | $290,370 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $101,250 | $214,702 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.7%
Male Marriage Rate
63.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
261
Number of Veterans
236
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 113 |
| Second Gulf War | 91 |
| First Gulf War | 73 |
| Korea | 48 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 144 |
| 35 to 54 | 73 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 261 | 8.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
30.56%
Born in Del Mar
81.62%
Native Born
18.38%
Foreign Born
5.23%
Non Citizen
13.14%
Naturalized
81.62% of Del Mar residents were born in the United States, with 30.56% having been born in California. 5.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,711 | -26 | -0.7% |
| 2028 | 3,737 | -26 | -0.69% |
| 2027 | 3,763 | -26 | -0.69% |
| 2026 | 3,789 | -26 | -0.68% |
| 2025 | 3,815 | -26 | -0.68% |
| 2024 | 3,841 | -26 | -0.67% |
| 2023 | 3,867 | -16 | -0.41% |
| 2022 | 3,883 | -30 | -0.77% |
| 2021 | 3,913 | -32 | -0.81% |
| 2020 | 3,945 | -370 | -8.57% |
| 2019 | 4,315 | -16 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 4,331 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2017 | 4,335 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 4,333 | 17 | 0.39% |
| 2015 | 4,316 | 21 | 0.49% |
| 2014 | 4,295 | 25 | 0.59% |
| 2013 | 4,270 | 37 | 0.87% |
| 2012 | 4,233 | 32 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 4,201 | 29 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 4,172 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,389 | -471 | -9.69% |
| 1990 | 4,860 | -157 | -3.13% |
| 1980 | 5,017 | 1,061 | 26.82% |
| 1970 | 3,956 | 832 | 26.63% |
| 1960 | 3,124 | -587 | -15.82% |