Marina del Rey, CA Demographics
A map of Marina del Rey's Population by Race
Marina del Rey, California has an estimated population of 9,176, a large decrease from the 11,373 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.9% White, 11.2% Hispanic, 10.1% Multiracial, 8.2% Black, 6.2% Asian, and 3.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Marina del Rey, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Marina del Rey has become considerably 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 Marina del Rey, that probability was 47.2% in 2020 and 59.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Marina del Rey is ranked the 514th 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 del Rey was ranked the 465th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Marina del Rey's White Population
5,592 residents of Marina del Rey, or 60.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Marina del Rey is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Marina del Rey ranks 540th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Marina del Rey's White population has declined by an estimated 31.0%. White residents' share of Marina del Rey's population has decreased from 71.2% to 60.9%.
Marina del Rey is more White than neighboring Culver City (44.8% White), El Segundo (56.9% White), and Ladera Heights (17.3% White). Marina del Rey is less White than neighboring Santa Monica (62.1% White), and Manhattan Beach (71.1% White).
Marina del Rey's Black Population
753 residents of Marina del Rey, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Marina del Rey is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Marina del Rey ranks 234th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Marina del Rey's Black population has grown by an estimated 49.7%. Black residents' share of Marina del Rey's population has increased from 4.4% to 8.2%.
Marina del Rey is more Black than neighboring Culver City (6.6% Black), Santa Monica (5.2% Black), El Segundo (2.9% Black), and Manhattan Beach (0.8% Black). Marina del Rey is less Black than neighboring Ladera Heights (55.1% Black).
Marina del Rey's Asian Population
572 residents of Marina del Rey, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Marina del Rey is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Marina del Rey ranks 377th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Marina del Rey's Asian population has declined by an estimated 32.0%. Asian residents' share of Marina del Rey's population has decreased from 7.4% to 6.2%.
Marina del Rey is more Asian than neighboring Ladera Heights (3.7% Asian). Marina del Rey is less Asian than neighboring Culver City (19.8% Asian), Santa Monica (10% Asian), El Segundo (11.3% Asian), and Manhattan Beach (13.3% Asian).
Marina del Rey's Hispanic Population
1,030 residents of Marina del Rey, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Marina del Rey is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Marina del Rey ranks 1279th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Marina del Rey's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Marina del Rey's population has increased from 9.9% to 11.2%.
Marina del Rey is more Hispanic than neighboring Manhattan Beach (7.7% Hispanic). Marina del Rey is less Hispanic than neighboring Culver City (20% Hispanic), Santa Monica (15.3% Hispanic), El Segundo (19.9% Hispanic), and Ladera Heights (13.3% Hispanic).
Marina del Rey's Native American/Other Population
306 residents of Marina del Rey, or 3.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Marina del Rey is slightly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Marina del Rey ranks 622nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Marina del Rey's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 77.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Marina del Rey's population has increased from 1.5% to 3.3%.
Marina del Rey is more Native American/Other than neighboring Culver City (0.8% Native American/Other), Santa Monica (1.2% Native American/Other), El Segundo (0.1% Native American/Other), Ladera Heights (0.9% Native American/Other), and Manhattan Beach (0.9% Native American/Other).
Marina del Rey's Multiracial Population
923 residents of Marina del Rey, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Marina del Rey is higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Marina del Rey ranks 575th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Marina del Rey's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 44.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Marina del Rey's population has increased from 5.6% to 10.1%.
Marina del Rey is more Multiracial than neighboring Culver City (8% Multiracial), Santa Monica (6.2% Multiracial), El Segundo (8.9% Multiracial), Ladera Heights (9.8% Multiracial), and Manhattan Beach (6.2% 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.