Marina, CA Demographics

A map of Marina's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,562	7,336	37.9%	32.8%
Hispanic	6,784	7,204	30.1%	32.2%
Asian	2,874	4,092	12.7%	18.3%
Black	1,731	1,273	7.7%	5.7%
Multiracial	1,713	1,788	7.6%	8.0%
Native American/Other	899	666	4.0%	3.0%

Marina, California has an estimated population of 22,563, a less than 1% change from the 22,359 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.9% White, 30.1% Hispanic, 12.7% Asian, 7.7% Black, 7.6% Multiracial, and 4.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Marina, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Marina has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Marina, that probability was 74.5% in 2020 and 73.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Marina is ranked the 324th 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). Marina was ranked the 329th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Marina's White Population

8,562 residents of Marina, or 37.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Marina is slightly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Marina ranks 1148th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marina's White population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. White residents' share of Marina's population has increased from 32.8% to 37.9%.

Marina is more White than neighboring Seaside (29.4% White), Sand City (34.4% White), Castroville (2.8% White), and Boronda (11.8% White). Marina is less White than neighboring Del Rey Oaks (65.3% White).

Marina's Black Population

1,731 residents of Marina, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Marina is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Marina ranks 179th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marina's Black population has grown by an estimated 36.0%. Black residents' share of Marina's population has increased from 5.7% to 7.7%.

Marina is more Black than neighboring Seaside (4.7% Black), Sand City (4% Black), Castroville (1.1% Black), Del Rey Oaks (2.3% Black), and Boronda (0% Black).

Marina's Asian Population

2,874 residents of Marina, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Marina is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Marina ranks 157th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marina's Asian population has declined by an estimated 29.8%. Asian residents' share of Marina's population has decreased from 18.3% to 12.7%.

Marina is more Asian than neighboring Seaside (9.4% Asian), Sand City (1.7% Asian), Castroville (1.1% Asian), Del Rey Oaks (6.7% Asian), and Boronda (11.3% Asian).

Marina's Hispanic Population

6,784 residents of Marina, or 30.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Marina is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Marina ranks 602nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marina's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Marina's population has decreased from 32.2% to 30.1%.

Marina is more Hispanic than neighboring Del Rey Oaks (12.9% Hispanic). Marina is less Hispanic than neighboring Seaside (48.2% Hispanic), Sand City (46.5% Hispanic), Castroville (91.3% Hispanic), and Boronda (75.5% Hispanic).

Marina's Native American/Other Population

899 residents of Marina, or 4.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Marina is slightly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Marina ranks 235th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marina's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 35.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Marina's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.0%.

Marina is more Native American/Other than neighboring Seaside (2.2% Native American/Other), Sand City (0.7% Native American/Other), Castroville (0.4% Native American/Other), Del Rey Oaks (3% Native American/Other), and Boronda (0% Native American/Other).

Marina's Multiracial Population

1,713 residents of Marina, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Marina is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Marina ranks 131st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marina's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Marina's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.6%.

Marina is more Multiracial than neighboring Seaside (6.1% Multiracial), Castroville (3.3% Multiracial), and Boronda (1.4% Multiracial). Marina is less Multiracial than neighboring Sand City (12.6% Multiracial), and Del Rey Oaks (9.8% 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.