Dana Point, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
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Population
| Metric | Dana Point | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,467 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3771.3 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.85% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 48.4 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 10,940 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Dana Point declined by 4.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 25,351 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Dana Point has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Dana Point | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $124,837 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.93% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Dana Point is about 29% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Dana Point | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $954,098 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,900 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 63.1% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Dana Point is about 27.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,900 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Dana Point spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 198 hours, about 8.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Dana Point | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.7 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.5 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 198 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,133 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 27.4% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 48,540 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,282 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Dana Point is about the same as in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Dana Point has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Dana Point | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.0% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Dana Point has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Dana Point | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 85.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dana Point, California.
What is the population of Dana Point, California?
The population of Dana Point, California is 25,467, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Dana Point, California?
The population density of Dana Point, California is 3771.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Dana Point, California?
The median household income in Dana Point, California is $124,837, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Dana Point, California?
The median home price in Dana Point, California is $954,098, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Dana Point, California?
The unemployment rate in Dana Point, California is 4.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.