Demographics & People — Rio del Mar, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,938 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~9,800 |
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| Median Age | 51.4 |
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| Total Households | 3,779 |
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| Family Households | 2,517 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2681 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,367 |
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| Black or African American | 23 |
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| Asian | 290 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,020 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 1,958 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,572 |
| Irish | 1,506 |
| German | 1,404 |
| English | 1,017 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 890 |
| Italian | 805 |
| Scottish | 427 |
| French (except Basque) | 417 |
| European | 412 |
Language
| English Only | 7,579 |
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| Spanish | 530 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,612 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 381 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,370 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 30.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Rio del Mar, California.
