Del Rey, Los Angeles facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Del Rey
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Del Rey signage located at the intersection of Centinela Avenue & Washington Boulevard
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 Del Rey
Location in Western Los Angeles
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  California |
| County |  Los Angeles |
| Time zone | Pacific |
| Zip Code |
90066
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| Area code(s) | 310 |
Del Rey (which means "of the King" in Spanish) is a lively neighborhood located on the west side of Los Angeles. It's almost completely surrounded by the city of Culver City. In Del Rey, you'll find a police station, the biggest public housing area on the Westside called Mar Vista Gardens, one public middle school, and six public elementary schools.
The people of Del Rey are active in their community. They have a special group called a neighborhood council and a residents association. These groups help make decisions and improve the area. Del Rey is home to over 32,000 people and has many military veterans.
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Where is Del Rey Located?
Understanding Del Rey's Borders
Del Rey is divided into eight smaller areas, from Area A to Area H. It has many neighbors! To the northwest, north, northeast, and east, you'll find Culver City. To the southeast is Playa Vista. On the southwest and west, it borders Marina del Rey. Finally, to the northwest, it touches Venice. The very southern tip of Del Rey is close to Playa del Rey.
The borders of Del Rey are marked by streets and other natural features. The Culver City line forms its border on the northwest, north, east, and southeast. Ballona Creek runs along its southeast side. Lincoln Boulevard is on its southwest side. The westernmost point of Del Rey is where Lincoln and Washington boulevards meet.
Nearby Places to Del Rey
Here's how Del Rey is located compared to some other well-known places nearby:
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Venice & Ocean Park | Palms & Culver City | Culver City | |
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Holy Cross Cemetery & Culver City | ||
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| Marina Del Rey | Playa Vista & LAX | Fox Hills Mall |
Who Lives in Del Rey?
In 2000, about 28,010 people lived in Del Rey. The neighborhood is about 2.45 square miles big. This means there were about 11,420 people per square mile, which is pretty normal for Los Angeles. By 2008, the number of people living there grew to about 32,976. The average age of people in Del Rey was 35. This is also about average for Los Angeles. Many young adults, aged 19 to 34, live in Del Rey.
Del Rey is a very diverse place, meaning people from many different backgrounds live there. In 2000, the population included:
- Latinos: 44.3%
- White people: 34.0%
- Asians: 14.1%
- Black people: 4.4%
- Other groups: 3.2%
Many residents were born outside the United States (37.9%). Most of these people came from Mexico (53.3%) and the Philippines (7.0%). This is about the same as other parts of Los Angeles.
In 2008, the average yearly income for a household in Del Rey was about $62,259. This is an average amount for Los Angeles. An average household in Del Rey had about 2.5 people. More than half of the homes (55.2%) were rented, while the rest (44.8%) were owned by the people living in them.
Del Rey also has a high number of military veterans. In 2000, about 8.4% of the population had served in the military.
Schools in Del Rey
Many adults in Del Rey have a good education. In 2000, about 30% of residents aged 25 and older had earned a four-year college degree. This is about average for both Los Angeles city and the county.
Here are the schools located within the Del Rey neighborhood:
- Culver City Christian School, a private elementary school at 11312 Washington Boulevard.
- Stoner Avenue Elementary School, part of LAUSD, at 11735 Braddock Drive.
- ICEF Vista Elementary Academy, a charter school, at 4471 Inglewood Boulevard.
- Braddock Drive Elementary School, part of LAUSD, at 4711 Inglewood Boulevard.
- Short Avenue Elementary School, part of LAUSD, at 12814 Maxella Avenue.
- Marina del Rey Middle School, part of LAUSD, at 12500 Braddock Drive.
- Ocean Charter School, a charter elementary school, at 12606 Culver Boulevard.
- Goethe International Charter School, a charter elementary school, at 12500 Braddock Drive.
