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Del Mar, California . The horse race track and fairgrounds. Pacific Ocean.
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Get to know Del Mar.

Del Mar is a city, San Diego County, California.

CountySan Diego County
Land area4.4 km²
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Del Mar in context

Del Mar is an incorporated city in San Diego County, California.

The 2020 Census recorded 3,954 residents and 2,574 housing units for its 2020 geography. The figures below also identify the date and source for each statistic.

The directory links 1 named local areas to Del Mar. Start with Del Mar Heights to explore the area at a smaller scale.

The Census geography used here lists a land area of 4.4 square kilometres. A place name, its postal addresses and its official statistical boundary can describe different areas, so use the linked map sources for boundary questions.

Community details

USGS topographic map
Del Mar OE W Source ↗
USGS geographic name ID
1656480 Source ↗
Population
3,954 (2020 Census geography) Source ↗
Housing units
2,574 (2020 Census geography) Source ↗
Households (survey estimate)
1,855 ± 112 (2020–2024 ACS 5-year) Source ↗
Owner-occupied households (survey estimate)
987 ± 174 (2020–2024 ACS 5-year) Source ↗
Renter-occupied households (survey estimate)
868 ± 214 (2020–2024 ACS 5-year) Source ↗

American Community Survey estimates cover 2020–2024 and show the 90% margin of error when available. Gross rent includes rent and applicable tenant-paid utilities. Census and survey figures describe the geography used for that release; housing estimates are historical survey figures rather than current asking prices.

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Del Mar in San Diego County. The marker shows a map reference point; it does not outline the neighborhood.
Del Mar in San Diego County. The marker shows a map reference point; it does not outline the neighborhood.

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Neighborhoods and local areas

1 named areas connected to Del Mar.

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