Del Rey, CA Demographics
A map of Del Rey's Population by Race
Del Rey, California has an estimated population of 1,654, a large increase from the 1,358 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.6% Hispanic, 2.8% White, 2.6% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Del Rey, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Del Rey 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 Rey, that probability was 20.6% in 2020 and 10.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Del Rey is ranked the 938th 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 Rey was ranked the 996th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Del Rey's White Population
47 residents of Del Rey, or 2.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Del Rey is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Del Rey ranks 1513th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Del Rey's White population has declined by an estimated 35.6%. White residents' share of Del Rey's population has decreased from 5.4% to 2.8%.
Del Rey is more White than neighboring Parlier (1.4% White). Del Rey is less White than neighboring Sanger (16.2% White), Fowler (14% White), Selma (9.6% White), and Sunnyside (32.7% White).
Del Rey's Black Population
0 residents of Del Rey, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Del Rey is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Del Rey ranks 787th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Del Rey's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Del Rey's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.
Del Rey is less Black than neighboring Sanger (0.5% Black), Parlier (1.6% Black), Fowler (2.8% Black), Selma (0.8% Black), and Sunnyside (2.9% Black).
Del Rey's Asian Population
43 residents of Del Rey, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Del Rey is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Del Rey ranks 626th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Del Rey's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. Asian residents' share of Del Rey's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.6%.
Del Rey is more Asian than neighboring Parlier (0.3% Asian). Del Rey is less Asian than neighboring Sanger (3.7% Asian), Fowler (9.8% Asian), Selma (3.6% Asian), and Sunnyside (13% Asian).
Del Rey's Hispanic Population
1,564 residents of Del Rey, or 94.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Del Rey is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Del Rey ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Del Rey's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 29.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Del Rey's population has increased from 88.9% to 94.6%.
Del Rey is more Hispanic than neighboring Sanger (77.8% Hispanic), Fowler (72.1% Hispanic), Selma (83% Hispanic), and Sunnyside (50.1% Hispanic). Del Rey is less Hispanic than neighboring Parlier (96.7% Hispanic).
Del Rey's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Del Rey, 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 Rey is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Del Rey ranks 1495th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Del Rey's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Del Rey's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Del Rey is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sanger (1.1% Native American/Other), Parlier (0.1% Native American/Other), Fowler (0.1% Native American/Other), Selma (1.9% Native American/Other), and Sunnyside (0.3% Native American/Other).
Del Rey's Multiracial Population
0 residents of Del Rey, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Del Rey is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Del Rey ranks 1440th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Del Rey's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Del Rey's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.
Del Rey is less Multiracial than neighboring Sanger (0.7% Multiracial), Fowler (1.3% Multiracial), Selma (1.2% Multiracial), and Sunnyside (0.9% 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.