Del Mar, California


Del Mar is a beach city in San Diego County, California, United States, incorporated on July 15, 1959. Del Mar is Spanish for "of the sea" or "by the sea," which reflects its location on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. The Del Mar Horse Races are hosted on the Del Mar racetrack every summer.
In 1885, Colonel Jacob Taylor purchased from Enoch Talbert, with visions of building a seaside resort for the rich and famous. The United States Navy operated a Naval Auxiliary Air Facility for blimps at Del Mar during World War II. The population was estimated at 4,347 in 2018, up from 4,161 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Del Mar is one of only two locations where the Torrey Pine tree naturally occurs. The Torrey Pine is the rarest pine in the United States; only two populations of this endangered species exist, in Del Mar and on Santa Rosa Island. The Soledad Valley at the south of Del Mar severs two colony segments.
At the southern edge of Del Mar is the Los Peñasquitos Lagoon. To the north is the San Dieguito Lagoon and the San Dieguito River, which empties into the Pacific Ocean at Del Mar. The bluffs along Del Mar's south beach are subject to collapse.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of. of it is land and of it is water.

Climate

Del Mar's climate is considered mediterranean-subtropical with warm, dry summers and mild, humid winters. Temperatures exceed only on a few occasions throughout the year and rarely drop below. The average yearly temperature in Del Mar is approximately.

Demographics

2010

The 2010 United States Census reported that Del Mar had a population of 4,161. The population density was 2,341.9 people per square mile. The racial makeup of Del Mar was 3,912 White, 10 African American, eight Native American, 118 Asian, three Pacific Islander, 25 from other races, and 85 from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 175 people.
There were 2,064 households, with 340 having children under the age of 18, and 927 with opposite-sex married couples living together, 114 had a female householder with no husband present, 57 had a male householder with no wife present. There were 124 unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 19 same-sex married couples or partnerships. There were 707 households comprising one individual, and 209 comprising one individual 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02. There were 1,098 families ; the average family size was 2.57.
The population comprised 564 people under the age of 18, 205 people aged 18 to 24, 1,071 people aged 25 to 44, 1,455 people aged 45 to 64, and 866 people 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, of which 1,113 were owner-occupied, and 951 were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.6%; the rental vacancy rate was 7.9%. Of the population, 2,398 people lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,763 people lived in rental housing units.

2000

The 2000 census, reported 4,389 people, 2,178 households, and 1,083 families residing in the city, with an average family size of 2.61. The age distribution was reported as 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 the San Diego Association of Governments, the estimated population of Del Mar as of January 1, 2018, was 4,322, with 2.08 persons per household and a median household income of $129,880. When adjusted for inflation, the median household income was $115,179.

Government

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.
In the California State Legislature, Del Mar is in, and in.
In the United States House of Representatives, Del Mar is in.
Del Mar has the highest property crime rate amongst cities in San Diego County

Education

Del Mar is served by the Del Mar Union School District, which includes eight K-8 schools. High school education is provided by the San Dieguito Union High School District.

Transportation

provides their BREEZE bus service. The historic Del Mar station once served passengers on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Surf Line and the Amtrak San Diegan intercity service between the early 1900s until its closure in 1995, due to the opening of the new Solana Beach station two miles north. That station provides Coaster commuter rail and Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner service.

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