Del Dios, CA Demographics

A map of Del Dios's Population by Race

Del Dios, California has an estimated population of 379, a decrease from the 396 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.5% White, 6.3% Hispanic, 3.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Del Dios, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Del Dios has become considerably 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 Del Dios, that probability was 31.8% in 2020 and 17.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Del Dios is ranked the 1273rd 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). Del Dios was ranked the 1261st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Del Dios's White Population

343 residents of Del Dios, or 90.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Del Dios is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Del Dios ranks 180th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Dios's White population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. White residents' share of Del Dios's population has increased from 81.8% to 90.5%.

Del Dios is more White than neighboring Harmony Grove (45.8% White), Elfin Forest (83.4% White), Escondido (32.8% White), San Marcos (43.8% White), and Rancho Santa Fe (66.7% White).

Del Dios's Black Population

0 residents of Del Dios, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Del Dios is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Del Dios ranks 487th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Dios's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Del Dios's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Del Dios is less Black than neighboring Escondido (2.3% Black), San Marcos (1.2% Black), and Rancho Santa Fe (3.1% Black).

Del Dios's Asian Population

0 residents of Del Dios, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Del Dios is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Del Dios ranks 899th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Dios's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Del Dios's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Del Dios is less Asian than neighboring Harmony Grove (13.3% Asian), Elfin Forest (3.2% Asian), Escondido (7.9% Asian), San Marcos (11.7% Asian), and Rancho Santa Fe (4% Asian).

Del Dios's Hispanic Population

24 residents of Del Dios, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Del Dios is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Del Dios ranks 1235th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Dios's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Del Dios's population has decreased from 10.6% to 6.3%.

Del Dios is more Hispanic than neighboring Elfin Forest (0% Hispanic). Del Dios is less Hispanic than neighboring Harmony Grove (20.6% Hispanic), Escondido (52.3% Hispanic), San Marcos (36.8% Hispanic), and Rancho Santa Fe (11.1% Hispanic).

Del Dios's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Del Dios, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Del Dios is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Del Dios ranks 405th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Dios's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Del Dios's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

Del Dios is less Native American/Other than neighboring Escondido (1.1% Native American/Other), San Marcos (0.7% Native American/Other), and Rancho Santa Fe (1.1% Native American/Other).

Del Dios's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Del Dios, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Del Dios is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Del Dios ranks 1328th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Dios's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Del Dios's population has increased from 2.0% to 3.2%.

Del Dios is less Multiracial than neighboring Harmony Grove (20.3% Multiracial), Elfin Forest (13.3% Multiracial), Escondido (3.6% Multiracial), San Marcos (5.9% Multiracial), and Rancho Santa Fe (14% 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.