Dana Point, CA Demographics

A map of Dana Point's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	23,609	23,463	72.0%	70.9%
Hispanic	5,418	6,294	16.5%	19.0%
Multiracial	2,091	1,532	6.4%	4.6%
Asian	954	1,291	2.9%	3.9%
Black	464	268	1.4%	0.8%
Native American/Other	254	259	0.8%	0.8%

Dana Point, California has an estimated population of 32,790, a less than 1% change from the 33,107 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.0% White, 16.5% Hispanic, 6.4% Multiracial, 2.9% Asian, 1.4% Black, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dana Point, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dana Point has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Dana Point, that probability was 45.8% in 2020 and 44.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dana Point is ranked the 249th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Dana Point was ranked the 249th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dana Point's White Population

23,609 residents of Dana Point, or 72.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dana Point is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Dana Point ranks 546th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dana Point's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Dana Point's population has increased from 70.9% to 72.0%.

Dana Point is more White than neighboring San Juan Capistrano (55.4% White), Laguna Niguel (65% White), San Clemente (71.6% White), and Ladera Ranch (63.6% White). Dana Point is less White than neighboring Laguna Beach (78.8% White).

Dana Point's Black Population

464 residents of Dana Point, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dana Point is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Dana Point ranks 838th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dana Point's Black population has grown by an estimated 73.1%. Black residents' share of Dana Point's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.4%.

Dana Point is more Black than neighboring San Juan Capistrano (0.4% Black), Laguna Niguel (1.1% Black), San Clemente (0.9% Black), Ladera Ranch (0.9% Black), and Laguna Beach (0.6% Black).

Dana Point's Asian Population

954 residents of Dana Point, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dana Point is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Dana Point ranks 567th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dana Point's Asian population has declined by an estimated 26.1%. Asian residents' share of Dana Point's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.9%.

Dana Point is less Asian than neighboring San Juan Capistrano (4.5% Asian), Laguna Niguel (11.3% Asian), San Clemente (4.4% Asian), Ladera Ranch (13.6% Asian), and Laguna Beach (3.9% Asian).

Dana Point's Hispanic Population

5,418 residents of Dana Point, or 16.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dana Point is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Dana Point ranks 897th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dana Point's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Dana Point's population has decreased from 19.0% to 16.5%.

Dana Point is more Hispanic than neighboring Laguna Niguel (14.7% Hispanic), Ladera Ranch (12.9% Hispanic), and Laguna Beach (9.6% Hispanic). Dana Point is less Hispanic than neighboring San Juan Capistrano (34.6% Hispanic), and San Clemente (17% Hispanic).

Dana Point's Native American/Other Population

254 residents of Dana Point, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dana Point is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Dana Point ranks 1233rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dana Point's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dana Point's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Dana Point is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Clemente (0.5% Native American/Other). Dana Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring San Juan Capistrano (1.2% Native American/Other), Laguna Niguel (1.1% Native American/Other), Ladera Ranch (0.9% Native American/Other), and Laguna Beach (1.2% Native American/Other).

Dana Point's Multiracial Population

2,091 residents of Dana Point, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dana Point is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Dana Point ranks 815th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dana Point's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 36.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Dana Point's population has increased from 4.6% to 6.4%.

Dana Point is more Multiracial than neighboring San Juan Capistrano (3.9% Multiracial), San Clemente (5.6% Multiracial), and Laguna Beach (5.9% Multiracial). Dana Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Laguna Niguel (6.9% Multiracial), and Ladera Ranch (8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.