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As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 4,389 people, 2,178 households, and 1,082 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 2,559.7 inhabitants per square mile (991.0/km²). There were 2,557 housing units at an average density of 1,491.3 per square mile (577.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.14% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.25% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.34% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.87% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.11% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.57% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.71% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.87% of the population.
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}}{{not in reference}} of 2000, there were 4,389 people, 2,178 households, and 1,082 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 2,559.7 inhabitants per square mile (991.0/km²). There were 2,557 housing units at an average density of 1,491.3 per square mile (577.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.14% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.25% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.34% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.87% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.11% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.57% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.71% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.87% of the population.


[[Image:Del Mar, California View (70 percent).jpg|thumb|350px|left|Del Mar, looking at [[Torrey Pines State Reserve]].]]
[[Image:Del Mar, California View (70 percent).jpg|thumb|350px|left|Del Mar, looking at [[Torrey Pines State Reserve]].]]

Revision as of 21:20, 8 August 2013

Del Mar, California
City
City of Del Mar
The Del Mar racetrack
The Del Mar racetrack
Official seal of Del Mar, California
Seal
Location of Del Mar within San Diego County, California.
Location of Del Mar within San Diego County, California.
Country United States
State California
CountySan Diego
Government
 • MayorDon Mosier
Area
[1]
 • City1.777 sq mi (4.602 km2)
 • Land1.707 sq mi (4.421 km2)
 • Water0.070 sq mi (0.181 km2)  3.94%
Elevation
112 ft (34 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • City4,161
 • Density2,300/sq mi (900/km2)
 • Metro
SD-TJ: 5,105,768
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
92014
Area code858
FIPS code06-18506
GNIS feature ID1656480
Websitewww.delmar.ca.us

Del Mar is an affluent beach city in San Diego County, California. The population was 4,161 at the 2010 census, down from 4,389 at the 2000 census. The Del Mar Horse Races are hosted on the Del Mar racetrack every summer. Del Mar is Spanish for "of the sea" or "by the sea", because it is located on the Pacific Ocean. Colonel Jacob Taylor purchased 338 acres (1.37 km2) from Enoch Talbert in 1885, with visions of building a seaside resort for the rich and famous.[2] The United States Navy operated a Naval Auxiliary Air Facility for blimps at Del Mar during World War II.[3]

Geography and climate

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2). 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (3.94%) is water. At the southern edge of Del Mar is the Los Peñasquitos Lagoon.

Del Mar's climate is considered sub-tropical / Mediterranean with warm, dry summers and mild winters, and is considered one of the most desirable climates world-wide. Temperatures exceed 85 °F (29 °C) only on a few occasions throughout the year and rarely drop below 62 °F (17 °C). The average daily temperature in Del Mar is approximately 71 °F (22 °C).

Del Mar is also one of few locations in which the Torrey Pine tree grows. The Torrey Pine is the rarest pine in the United States and only two populations of this endangered species exist.[4] The Soledad Valley at the south of Del Mar severs two colony segments of the Pinus torreyana.

Demographics

2010

The 2010 United States Census[5] reported that Del Mar had a population of 4,161. The population density was 2,341.9 people per square mile (904.2/km²). The racial makeup of Del Mar was 3,912 (94.0%) White, 10 (0.2%) African American, eight (0.2%) Native American, 118 (2.8%) Asian, three (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 25 (0.6%) from other races, and 85 (2.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 175 persons (4.2%).

The Census reported that 4,161 people (100% of the population) lived in households, zero (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and zero (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 2,064 households, out of which 340 (16.5%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 927 (44.9%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 114 (5.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 57 (2.8%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 124 (6.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 19 (0.9%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. Seven hundred seven households (34.3%) were made up of individuals and 209 (10.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02. There were 1,098 families (53.2% of all households); the average family size was 2.57.

The population was spread out with 564 people (13.6%) under the age of 18, 205 people (4.9%) aged 18 to 24, 1,071 people (25.7%) aged 25 to 44, 1,455 people (35.0%) aged 45 to 64, and 866 people (20.8%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48.6 years. For every 100 females there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males.

There were 2,596 housing units at an average density of 1,461.1 per square mile (564.1/km²), of which 1,113 (53.9%) were owner-occupied, and 951 (46.1%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.6%; the rental vacancy rate was 7.9%. Of the population, 2,398 people (57.6% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,763 people (42.4%) lived in rental housing units.

2000

As of the censusTemplate:GR[failed verification] of 2000, there were 4,389 people, 2,178 households, and 1,082 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,559.7 inhabitants per square mile (991.0/km²). There were 2,557 housing units at an average density of 1,491.3 per square mile (577.3/km²). 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.

Del Mar, looking at Torrey Pines State Reserve.
The Plaza Shopping Center in Del Mar at 15th Street

There were 2,178 households out of which 15.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.8% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.3% were non-families. 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.61.

In the city the population was spread out with 13.6% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 33.1% from 25 to 44, 33.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 105.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $120,001, and the median income for a family was $130,270. Males had a median income of $81,250 versus $70,069 for females. The per capita income for the city was $92,425. 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.

Current estimates

According to estimates by the San Diego Association of Governments, the median household income of Del Mar in 2005 was $169,348 (not adjusted for inflation). When adjusted for inflation (1999 dollars; comparable to Census data above), the median household income was $100,982.

Politics

The City of Del Mar is governed by a City Council of five elected representatives. Each year a new mayor is chosen from among the councilmembers.[6]

In the state legislature Del Mar is located in the 39th Senate District, represented by Democrat Marty Block, and in the 74th Assembly District, represented by Republican Martin Garrick.

Federally, Del Mar is located in California's 49th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +5[7] and is represented by Republican Darrell Issa.

Attractions

Top employers

According to the City's 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[8] the top employers in the city are:

# Employer # of Employees
1 L'Auberge Del Mar 250
2 Del Mar Fairgrounds 170
3 Del Mar Plaza Fine Dining 115
4 Del Mar Thoroughbred Club 115
5 Jake's Del Mar 110
6 Brigantine Seafood 100
7 Il Fornaio 100
8 RE/MAX Moonlight Beach 100
9 Pacifica Del Mar 65
10 Bully's Del Mar 60

Notable people

Cultural references

  • Del Mar is referenced in the Beach Boys hit "Surfin USA". The song mentions, "You’d catch ’em surfin’ at Del Mar."
  • Del Mar, known for its numerous and beautiful beaches, was mentioned in Time magazine's "100 Greatest Beaches in the World". Fifteenth Street Beach ranked in the top 10, ranking at 4, and although "Dog Beach" did not make it into the Top 100, it did receive an honorable mention.
  • Del Mar's beach at 15th Street was used as a backdrop for the opening credits for ABC's Cougar Town.
  • In the TV series Weeds, the Botwin family escapes to their relatives' home in the fictional town of Ren Mar (inspired by Del Mar but named after the studio where Weeds is shot) after Agrestic burns down.
  • The comedy Strange Wilderness features Del Mar's Torrey Pines State Beach in the background during the group's journey south into Mexico.

References

  1. ^ "U.S. Census". Retrieved February 8, 2012.
  2. ^ "Del Mar city history". Delmarhistoricalsociety.org. Retrieved February 8, 2012.
  3. ^ "U.S. Naval Activities World War II by State". Patrick Clancey. Retrieved 2012-03-19.
  4. ^ C. Michael Hogan (2008). Torrey Pine: Pinus torreyana, Globaltwitcher, ed. Nicklas Stromberg [1]
  5. ^ Template:USCensus-2010CA
  6. ^ "City of Del Mar website". Delmar.ca.us. Retrieved February 8, 2012.
  7. ^ "Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?". Campaign Legal Center Blog. Retrieved February 10, 2008.
  8. ^ "City of Del Mar CAFR 2011" (PDF).
  9. ^ "Fashion designer crashes car into Calif. store". Associated Press. Retrieved July 1, 2008.
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