Del Mar

City in San Diego County, California

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Del Mar is a city in San Diego County, California, with 3,954 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 112 ft (34 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Solana Beach, 2.0 miles N.

About Del Mar

Del Mar (Spanish pronunciation: [del ˈmaɾ]; Spanish for "Of the Sea") is a beach city in San Diego County, California, United States, located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. It was established in 1885 to build a seaside resort. The annual San Diego County Fair has had a permanent home at the Del Mar Fairgrounds since 1936. Horse racing began at the fairgrounds racetrack the following year and is hosted every summer. The city incorporated in 1959 aiming to preserve its small town feel. Its population was 3,954 as of the 2020 census, down from 4,161 at the 2010 census.

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Living in Del Mar

Median household income
$199,152
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,501/mo
Median age
55.5
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Del Mar, CA population

Del Mar had 3,954 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,954
Density2,307 per sq mi (891 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Del Mar at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySan Diego County
TypeCity
Population3,954 (2020)
Land area1.71 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Water area0.06 sq mi (0.14 km²)
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates32.9629° N, 117.2624° W
ZIP code92014
Official websitedelmar.ca.us
Census code (GEOID)0618506

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Del Mar

What county is Del Mar in?

Del Mar is in San Diego County, California.

What is the population of Del Mar, CA?

3,954 people lived in Del Mar at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Del Mar, CA?

The ZIP code of Del Mar is 92014.

What is the elevation of Del Mar?

112 feet (34 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Del Mar?

Solana Beach (2.0 mi), Fairbanks Ranch (4.8 mi), Rancho Santa Fe (5.7 mi), Encinitas (6.1 mi), Elfin Forest (9.5 mi).

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