Del Rey Oaks, CA Demographics

A map of Del Rey Oaks's Population by Race

Del Rey Oaks, California has an estimated population of 1,570, a slight decrease from the 1,592 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.3% White, 12.9% Hispanic, 9.8% Multiracial, 6.7% Asian, 3.0% Native American/Other, and 2.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Del Rey Oaks, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Del Rey Oaks has become more 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 Oaks, that probability was 50.2% in 2020 and 54.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Del Rey Oaks is ranked the 954th 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 Oaks was ranked the 959th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Del Rey Oaks's White Population

1,025 residents of Del Rey Oaks, or 65.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Del Rey Oaks is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Del Rey Oaks ranks 611th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Rey Oaks's White population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. White residents' share of Del Rey Oaks's population has decreased from 68.1% to 65.3%.

Del Rey Oaks is more White than neighboring Seaside (29.4% White), Sand City (34.4% White), Monterey (60.7% White), and Marina (37.9% White). Del Rey Oaks is less White than neighboring Carmel-by-the-Sea (84.7% White).

Del Rey Oaks's Black Population

36 residents of Del Rey Oaks, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Del Rey Oaks is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Del Rey Oaks ranks 514th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Rey Oaks's Black population has grown by an estimated 38.5%. Black residents' share of Del Rey Oaks's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.3%.

Del Rey Oaks is more Black than neighboring Carmel-by-the-Sea (1% Black). Del Rey Oaks is less Black than neighboring Seaside (4.7% Black), Sand City (4% Black), and Marina (7.7% Black).

Del Rey Oaks's Asian Population

105 residents of Del Rey Oaks, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Del Rey Oaks is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Del Rey Oaks ranks 360th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Rey Oaks's Asian population has declined by an estimated 16.0%. Asian residents' share of Del Rey Oaks's population has decreased from 7.9% to 6.7%.

Del Rey Oaks is more Asian than neighboring Sand City (1.7% Asian), and Carmel-by-the-Sea (1.6% Asian). Del Rey Oaks is less Asian than neighboring Seaside (9.4% Asian), and Marina (12.7% Asian).

Del Rey Oaks's Hispanic Population

203 residents of Del Rey Oaks, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Del Rey Oaks is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Del Rey Oaks ranks 1028th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Rey Oaks's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Del Rey Oaks's population has decreased from 15.3% to 12.9%.

Del Rey Oaks is more Hispanic than neighboring Carmel-by-the-Sea (4.5% Hispanic). Del Rey Oaks is less Hispanic than neighboring Seaside (48.2% Hispanic), Sand City (46.5% Hispanic), Monterey (23.6% Hispanic), and Marina (30.1% Hispanic).

Del Rey Oaks's Native American/Other Population

47 residents of Del Rey Oaks, or 3.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Del Rey Oaks is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Del Rey Oaks ranks 1140th 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 Oaks's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 235.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Del Rey Oaks's population has increased from 0.9% to 3.0%.

Del Rey Oaks is more Native American/Other than neighboring Seaside (2.2% Native American/Other), Sand City (0.7% Native American/Other), Monterey (2.3% Native American/Other), and Carmel-by-the-Sea (0% Native American/Other). Del Rey Oaks is less Native American/Other than neighboring Marina (4% Native American/Other).

Del Rey Oaks's Multiracial Population

154 residents of Del Rey Oaks, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Del Rey Oaks is higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Del Rey Oaks ranks 409th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Rey Oaks's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 55.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Del Rey Oaks's population has increased from 6.2% to 9.8%.

Del Rey Oaks is more Multiracial than neighboring Seaside (6.1% Multiracial), Monterey (4.4% Multiracial), Marina (7.6% Multiracial), and Carmel-by-the-Sea (8.1% Multiracial). Del Rey Oaks is less Multiracial than neighboring Sand City (12.6% 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.