Dana Point, CA Demographics

A map of Dana Point's Population by Race

Dana Point, California had a population of 33,107 in 2020. It was 70.9% White, 0.8% Black, 3.9% Asian, 19.0% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Dana Point, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Dana Point is the 249th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Dana Point's White Population

23,463 residents of Dana Point identify as White, or 70.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Dana Point considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Dana Point is ranked #545 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Dana Point is more White than neighboring San Juan Capistrano (52.8% White), Laguna Niguel (66.5% White), and Ladera Ranch (65.1% White). Dana Point is less White than neighboring San Clemente (71.4% White), and Laguna Beach (79.6% White).

Dana Point's Black Population

268 residents of Dana Point identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Dana Point roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Dana Point is ranked #806 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Dana Point is more Black than neighboring San Juan Capistrano (0.4% Black), and San Clemente (0.6% Black). Dana Point is less Black than neighboring Laguna Niguel (1.2% Black), and Ladera Ranch (1% Black).

Dana Point's Asian Population

1,291 residents of Dana Point identify as Asian, or 3.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Dana Point slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Dana Point is ranked #561 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Dana Point is more Asian than neighboring San Juan Capistrano (3.4% Asian). Dana Point is less Asian than neighboring Laguna Niguel (9.8% Asian), Ladera Ranch (12.9% Asian), and Laguna Beach (4.2% Asian).

Dana Point's Hispanic Population

6,294 residents of Dana Point identify as Hispanic, or 19.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Dana Point considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Dana Point is ranked #897 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Dana Point is more Hispanic than neighboring Laguna Niguel (16.3% Hispanic), San Clemente (18.2% Hispanic), Ladera Ranch (13.8% Hispanic), and Laguna Beach (9.4% Hispanic). Dana Point is less Hispanic than neighboring San Juan Capistrano (38.9% Hispanic).

Dana Point's Native American/Other Population

259 residents of Dana Point identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Dana Point roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Dana Point is ranked #1165 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Dana Point is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ladera Ranch (0.7% Native American/Other). Dana Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring San Clemente (1% Native American/Other).

Dana Point's Multiracial Population

1,532 residents of Dana Point identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Dana Point roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Dana Point is ranked #810 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Dana Point is more Multiracial than neighboring San Juan Capistrano (3.7% Multiracial). Dana Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Laguna Niguel (5.3% Multiracial), San Clemente (5% Multiracial), Ladera Ranch (6.5% Multiracial), and Laguna Beach (5.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.