Del Mar Demographics
Del Mar City
Del Mar is a city in San Diego County, in the San Diego-Carlsbad metro area. Del Mar is an upscale beach town in San Diego County, California. The San Diego County Fair is hosted on the Del Mar Fairgrounds every summer. The latitude of Del Mar is 32.959N. The longitude is -117.264W. It is in the Pacific Standard time zone. Elevation is 112 feet.
Population
The population was 4,389 at the 2000 census. The estimated population, in 2003, was 4,449.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 4,389 people, 2,178 households, and 1,082 families residing in the city. The population density was 991.0/km² (2,559.7/mi²). There were 2,557 housing units at an average density of 577.3/km² (1,491.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.14%
White, 0.25%
African American, 0.34%
Native American, 2.87%
Asian, 0.11%
Pacific Islander, 0.57% from
other races, and 1.71% from two or more races.
Hispanic or
Latino of any race were 3.87% of the population.
HistoryDel Mar is Spanish for "of the sea" or "by the sea", because it is located near the Pacific Ocean. Colonel Jacob Taylor purchased 338 acres (1.37 km
2) from Enoch Talbert in 1885, with visions of building a seaside resort for the rich and famous.
Terrain and TemperatureAt the southern edge of Del Mar is the Los Peñasquitos Lagoon. Del Mar's climate is considered sub-tropical with warm dry summers and milder winters. Del Mar rarely gets above 85 Degrees Fahrenheit and rarely below 55 degrees.
Household IncomeThe median income for a household in the city was $81,001, and the median income for a family was $92,270. Males had a median income of $71,250 versus $50,069 for females. The per capita income for the city was $62,425. About 7.8% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the
poverty line, including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.
Attractions
Del Mar Racetrack, held each summer on the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club was organized here by a group of wealthy entertainers, led by Bing Crosby. The San Diego County Fair. Torrey Pines State Beach. Powerhouse Community Center.
