Del Rey, California facts for kids
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Del Rey
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Location in Fresno County and the state of California
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 Del Rey, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Fresno |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.33 sq mi (3.46 km2) |
| • Land | 1.33 sq mi (3.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,358 |
| • Density | 1,017.23/sq mi (392.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93616
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| Area code(s) | 559 |
| FIPS code | 06-18674 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1658399, 2408651 |
Del Rey is a small community in Fresno County, California, United States. Its name comes from the Spanish phrase "of the King." It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a community that the government counts for the census, but it is not officially a city or town.
In 2010, about 1,639 people lived in Del Rey. By 2020, the population was 1,358. Del Rey is located about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south-southwest of Sanger. It sits at an elevation of 344 feet (105 meters) above sea level.
Geography of Del Rey
Del Rey covers a total area of about 1.2 square miles (3.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the community.
History of Del Rey
Del Rey was first called Clifton. It was named after Clift Wilkinson, who helped start the town. In 1885, a post office opened in Clifton.
Later, in 1898, the railroad changed the name of the place to Del Rey. This new name came from the "Rancho del Rey," a large piece of land where the train station was built. As mentioned, "Del Rey" means "of the King" in Spanish.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 1,358 | — | |
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The population of Del Rey has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 950 people living here. By 2010, the population had grown to 1,639 people. The most recent count in 2020 showed 1,358 residents.
Many different people make up the community of Del Rey. In 2010, about 93.6% of the people living in Del Rey were of Hispanic or Latino background. People from various racial backgrounds also live here, including White, African American, Native American, and Asian residents.
Most people in Del Rey live in family homes. In 2010, about 99.6% of the population lived in households. Many households had children under 18 living in them. The average household size was about 4 people.
The community has a mix of ages. In 2010, about 35.6% of the population was under 18 years old. About 8.1% of residents were 65 years or older. The median age was 27.3 years. This means half the people were younger than 27.3 and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Del Rey (California) para niños
