Del Mar, CA Demographics

A map of Del Mar's Population by Race

Del Mar, California has an estimated population of 3,903, a slight decrease from the 3,954 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.5% White, 5.6% Multiracial, 4.0% Hispanic, 2.8% Asian, 2.2% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Del Mar, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Del Mar has become 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 Mar, that probability was 30.2% in 2020 and 26.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Del Mar is ranked the 713th 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 Mar was ranked the 714th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Del Mar's White Population

3,337 residents of Del Mar, or 85.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Del Mar is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Del Mar ranks 136th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Mar's White population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Del Mar's population has increased from 83.0% to 85.5%.

Del Mar is more White than neighboring Solana Beach (72.1% White), Fairbanks Ranch (49.7% White), Encinitas (73.3% White), Rancho Santa Fe (66.7% White), and Elfin Forest (83.4% White).

Del Mar's Black Population

84 residents of Del Mar, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Del Mar is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Del Mar ranks 1135th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Mar's Black population has grown by an estimated 425.0%. Black residents' share of Del Mar's population has increased from 0.4% to 2.2%.

Del Mar is more Black than neighboring Solana Beach (0.9% Black), Fairbanks Ranch (1% Black), Encinitas (0.4% Black), and Elfin Forest (0% Black). Del Mar is less Black than neighboring Rancho Santa Fe (3.1% Black).

Del Mar's Asian Population

108 residents of Del Mar, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Del Mar is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Del Mar ranks 589th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Mar's Asian population has declined by an estimated 25.5%. Asian residents' share of Del Mar's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.8%.

Del Mar is less Asian than neighboring Solana Beach (5% Asian), Fairbanks Ranch (26% Asian), Encinitas (4.2% Asian), Rancho Santa Fe (4% Asian), and Elfin Forest (3.2% Asian).

Del Mar's Hispanic Population

155 residents of Del Mar, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Del Mar is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Del Mar ranks 1448th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Mar's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 43.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Del Mar's population has decreased from 6.9% to 4.0%.

Del Mar is more Hispanic than neighboring Elfin Forest (0% Hispanic). Del Mar is less Hispanic than neighboring Solana Beach (14% Hispanic), Fairbanks Ranch (5.6% Hispanic), Encinitas (16.4% Hispanic), and Rancho Santa Fe (11.1% Hispanic).

Del Mar's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Del Mar, 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 Mar is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Del Mar ranks 1210th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Mar's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Del Mar's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Del Mar is less Native American/Other than neighboring Solana Beach (0.5% Native American/Other), Encinitas (0.7% Native American/Other), and Rancho Santa Fe (1.1% Native American/Other).

Del Mar's Multiracial Population

219 residents of Del Mar, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Del Mar is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Del Mar ranks 675th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Mar's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Del Mar's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.

Del Mar is more Multiracial than neighboring Encinitas (4.9% Multiracial). Del Mar is less Multiracial than neighboring Solana Beach (7.6% Multiracial), Fairbanks Ranch (17.6% Multiracial), Rancho Santa Fe (14% Multiracial), and Elfin Forest (13.3% 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.