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'''Del Rey Oaks''' (formerly '''Del Rey Woods''')<ref name=CGN /> is a city in [[Monterey County, California|Monterey County]], [[California]], [[United States]]. Del Rey Oaks is located just southeast of [[Seaside, California|Seaside]],<ref name=CGN>{{California's Geographic Names|891}}</ref> at an elevation of 82 feet (25 m).<ref name=gnis /> The population was 1,624 at the 2010 census. Del Rey Oaks is a member of the [[Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments]], a regional government agency.
'''Del Rey Oaks''' (''Del Rey'', [[Spanish language|Spanish]] for "Of the King") is a city in [[Monterey County, California|Monterey County]], [[California]], [[United States]]. It is located just southeast of [[Seaside, California|Seaside]],<ref name=CGN>{{California's Geographic Names|891}}</ref> at an elevation of {{convert|82|ft}}.<ref name=gnis /> The population was 1,592 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="Census 2020"/> Del Rey Oaks is a member of the [[Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments]], a regional government agency.

==History==
The town was formerly known as '''Del Rey Woods'''.<ref name=CGN />


==Geography==
==Geography==
Del Rey Oaks is located in northwestern Monterey County at {{coord|36|35|36|N|121|50|06|W|type:city}}.<ref name=gnis /> It is bordered to the north by the city of Seaside and to the west and south by [[Monterey, California|Monterey]]. Downtown Monterey is {{convert|4|mi|0}} to the west. [[California State Route 218]] (Canyon Del Rey Boulevard) is the main road through Del Rey Oaks, leading northwest to [[California State Route 1|State Route 1]] at [[Monterey State Beach]] and southeast to [[California State Route 68|State Route 68]] just outside the city limits. [[Salinas, California|Salinas]], the Monterey [[county seat]], is {{convert|15|mi}} to the northeast of Del Rey Oaks via SR 68.
Del Rey Oaks is located at {{coord|36|35|36|N|121|50|06|W|type:city}}.<ref name=gnis />


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.5|sqmi|km2}}, 99.58% of it land and 0.42% of it water.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city of Del Rey Oaks has a total area of {{convert|1.1|sqmi}}, 99.81% of it land and 0.19% of it water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2022"/>


===Climate===
===Climate===
This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6&nbsp;°F. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Del Rey Oaks has a [[Mediterranean climate#Warm-summer Mediterranean climate|warm-summer Mediterranean climate]], abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=724911&cityname=Del+Rey+Oaks%2C+California%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Del Rey Oaks, California]</ref>
The region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6&nbsp;°F. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Del Rey Oaks has a [[Mediterranean climate#Warm-summer Mediterranean climate|warm-summer Mediterranean climate]], abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=724911&cityname=Del+Rey+Oaks%2C+California%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Del Rey Oaks, California]</ref>


==History==
==History==
Prior to incorporation (on September 3, 1953<ref>{{cite web |title=About Del Rey Oaks (City of Del Rey Oaks) |url=https://www.delreyoaks.org/about-del-rey-oaks.htm |publisher=City of Del Rey Oaks |accessdate=February 26, 2019}}</ref>) the town was called Del Rey Woods. The Del Rey Oaks post office opened in 1968.<ref name=CGN />
Prior to incorporation (on September 3, 1953<ref>{{cite web |title=About Del Rey Oaks (City of Del Rey Oaks) |url=https://www.delreyoaks.org/about-del-rey-oaks.htm |publisher=City of Del Rey Oaks |access-date=February 26, 2019}}</ref>) the town was called Del Rey Woods. The Del Rey Oaks post office opened in 1968.<ref name=CGN />


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|2000= 1650
|2000= 1650
|2010= 1624
|2010= 1624
|2020= 1592
|estyear=2016
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
|estimate=1684
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2016">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}</ref>
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150426102944/http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|archivedate=April 26, 2015|df=}}</ref>
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[[File:Del Rey Oaks sign.jpg|thumb|Welcome sign]]


===2010===
===2010===
The [[2010 United States Census]] reported that Del Rey Oaks had a population of 1,624.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0618688|title=2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA – Del Rey Oaks city|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|accessdate=July 12, 2014}}</ref> The [[population density]] was 3,362.3 people per square mile (1,298.2/km²). The racial makeup of Del Rey Oaks was 1,326 (81.7%) [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 16 (1.0%) [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 12 (0.7%) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 128 (7.9%) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 4 (0.2%) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 52 (3.2%) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 86 (5.3%) from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 169 persons (10.4%).
The [[2010 United States Census]] reported that Del Rey Oaks had a population of 1,624.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0618688|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140715024351/http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0618688|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 15, 2014|title=2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA – Del Rey Oaks city|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=July 12, 2014}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|3,362.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of Del Rey Oaks was 1,326 (81.7%) White, 16 (1.0%) African American, 12 (0.7%) Native American, 128 (7.9%) Asian, 4 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 52 (3.2%) from other races, and 86 (5.3%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 169 people (10.4%).


The Census reported that 1,624 people (100% of the population) lived in households, none lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and none were institutionalized.
The census reported that 1,624 people (100% of the population) lived in households, none lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and none were institutionalized.


There were 701 households, out of which 164 (23.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 361 (51.5%) were [[marriage|opposite-sex married couples]] living together, 57 (8.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 25 (3.6%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 28 (4.0%) [[POSSLQ|unmarried opposite-sex partnerships]], and 9 (1.3%) [[same-sex partnerships|same-sex married couples or partnerships]]. 209 households (29.8%) were made up of individuals and 90 (12.8%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32. There were 443 [[family (U.S. Census)|families]] (63.2% of all households); the average family size was 2.86.
There were 701 households, 164 (23.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 361 (51.5%) were [[marriage|opposite-sex married couples]] living together, 57 (8.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 25 (3.6%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 28 (4.0%) [[POSSLQ|unmarried opposite-sex partnerships]], and 9 (1.3%) [[same-sex partnerships|same-sex married couples or partnerships]]. 209 households (29.8%) were one person and 90 (12.8%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.32. There were 443 families (63.2% of households); the average family size was 2.86.


The population was spread out with 284 people (17.5%) under the age of 18, 92 people (5.7%) aged 18 to 24, 412 people (25.4%) aged 25 to 44, 528 people (32.5%) aged 45 to 64, and 308 people (19.0%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.
The age distribution was 284 people (17.5%) under the age of 18, 92 people (5.7%) aged 18 to 24, 412 people (25.4%) aged 25 to 44, 528 people (32.5%) aged 45 to 64, and 308 people (19.0%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 46.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.


There were 741 housing units at an average density of 1,534.1 per square mile (592.3/km²), of which 517 (73.8%) were owner-occupied, and 184 (26.2%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.9%; the rental vacancy rate was 2.6%. 1,171 people (72.1% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 453 people (27.9%) lived in rental housing units.
There were 741 housing units at an average density of 1,534.1 per square mile, of the occupied units 517 (73.8%) were owner-occupied and 184 (26.2%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.9%; the rental vacancy rate was 2.6%. 1,171 people (72.1% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 453 people (27.9%) lived in rental housing units.


===2000===
===2000===
As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 1,650 people, 704 households, and 449 families residing in the city.<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }}</ref> The [[population density]] was 3,378.8 people per square mile (1,300.1/km²). There were 727 housing units at an average density of 1,488.7 per square mile (572.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 86.36% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 1.58% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.85% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 5.15% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 2.55% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 3.52% from two or more races. 6.61% of the population were [[Hispanics in the United States|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]], there were 1,650 people in 704 households, including 449 families, in the city.<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> The population density was {{convert|3,378.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 727 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,488.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 86.36% White, 1.58% Black or African American, 0.85% Native American, 5.15% Asian, 2.55% from other races, and 3.52% from two or more races. 6.61% of the population were [[Hispanics in the United States|Hispanic]] or Latino of any race.


There were 704 households out of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.86.
Of the 704 households 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1% were non-families. 27.1% of households were one person and 9.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.86.


In the city, the population was spread out with 19.2% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 31.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.
The age distribution was 19.2% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 31.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% 65 or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.


The median [[income]] for a household in the city was $59,423, and the median income for a family was $70,119. Males had a median income of $48,977 versus $35,500 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $30,035. About 2.9% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 1.9% of those age 65 or over.
The median [[income]] for a household in the city was $59,423, and the median family income was $70,119. Males had a median income of $48,977 versus $35,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $30,035. About 2.9% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 1.9% of those age 65 or over.


==Parks==
==Parks==
Del Rey Oaks houses the Frog Pond Wetland Preserve, a {{convert|17|acre|m2|adj=on}} [[wetland]] area popular with birders.<ref>[http://www.seemonterey.com/del-rey-oaks-california/del-rey-oaks-frog-pond-wetland-preserve-california Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau: Del Rey Oaks Frog Pond Wetland Preserve]</ref>
Del Rey Oaks houses the Frog Pond Wetland Preserve, a {{convert|17|acre|m2|adj=on}} [[wetland]] area popular with birders.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.seemonterey.com/del-rey-oaks-california/del-rey-oaks-frog-pond-wetland-preserve-california |title=Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau: Del Rey Oaks Frog Pond Wetland Preserve |access-date=February 27, 2009 |archive-date=May 16, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100516084252/http://www.seemonterey.com/del-rey-oaks-california/del-rey-oaks-frog-pond-wetland-preserve-california |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Media==
==Media==
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*[[Coastal California]]
*[[Coastal California]]
*[[List of school districts in Monterey County, California]]
*[[List of school districts in Monterey County, California]]
*[[Monterey county attractions]]


==References==
==References==
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*{{Official website}}
*{{Official website}}


{{Monterey Bay Area}}
{{Cities of Monterey County, California}}
{{Cities of Monterey County, California}}
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[[Category:Incorporated cities and towns in California]]
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Latest revision as of 18:15, 22 August 2024

City of Del Rey Oaks
City
Del Rey Park with the Old Town Hall
Del Rey Park with the Old Town Hall
Flag of City of Del Rey Oaks
Flag
Official seal of City of Del Rey Oaks
Seal
Location in Monterey County, California
Location in Monterey County, California
Del Rey Oaks is located in the United States
Del Rey Oaks
Del Rey Oaks
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 36°35′36″N 121°50′06″W / 36.59333°N 121.83500°W / 36.59333; -121.83500
LandVereinigte Staaten
StateCalifornia
CountyMonterey
IncorporatedSeptember 3, 1953[1]
Regierung
 • MayorScott Donaldson[2]
 • State SenatorJohn Laird (D)[3]
 • AssemblymemberRobert Rivas (D)[3]
 • U. S. Rep.Jimmy Panetta (D)[4]
Area
[5]
 • Total1.06 sq mi (2.74 km2)
 • Land1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)  0.42%
Elevation
[6]
82 ft (25 m)
Population
 (2020)[7]
 • Total1,592
 • Density1,510.44/sq mi (582.95/km2)
Time zoneUTC−08:00 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−07:00 (PDT)
ZIP Code
93940
Area code831
FIPS code06-18688
GNIS feature ID1658400
Websitewww.delreyoaks.org

Del Rey Oaks (Del Rey, Spanish for "Of the King") is a city in Monterey County, California, United States. It is located just southeast of Seaside,[8] at an elevation of 82 feet (25 m).[6] The population was 1,592 at the 2020 census.[7] Del Rey Oaks is a member of the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments, a regional government agency.

History

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The town was formerly known as Del Rey Woods.[8]

Geography

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Del Rey Oaks is located in northwestern Monterey County at 36°35′36″N 121°50′06″W / 36.59333°N 121.83500°W / 36.59333; -121.83500.[6] It is bordered to the north by the city of Seaside and to the west and south by Monterey. Downtown Monterey is 4 miles (6 km) to the west. California State Route 218 (Canyon Del Rey Boulevard) is the main road through Del Rey Oaks, leading northwest to State Route 1 at Monterey State Beach and southeast to State Route 68 just outside the city limits. Salinas, the Monterey county seat, is 15 miles (24 km) to the northeast of Del Rey Oaks via SR 68.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Del Rey Oaks has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2), 99.81% of it land and 0.19% of it water.[5]

Climate

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The region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Del Rey Oaks has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.[9]

History

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Prior to incorporation (on September 3, 1953[10]) the town was called Del Rey Woods. The Del Rey Oaks post office opened in 1968.[8]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19601,831—
19701,823−0.4%
19801,557−14.6%
19901,6616.7%
20001,650−0.7%
20101,624−1.6%
20201,592−2.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]
Welcome sign

2010

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The 2010 United States Census reported that Del Rey Oaks had a population of 1,624.[12] The population density was 3,362.3 inhabitants per square mile (1,298.2/km2). The racial makeup of Del Rey Oaks was 1,326 (81.7%) White, 16 (1.0%) African American, 12 (0.7%) Native American, 128 (7.9%) Asian, 4 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 52 (3.2%) from other races, and 86 (5.3%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 169 people (10.4%).

The census reported that 1,624 people (100% of the population) lived in households, none lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and none were institutionalized.

There were 701 households, 164 (23.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 361 (51.5%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 57 (8.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 25 (3.6%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 28 (4.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 9 (1.3%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 209 households (29.8%) were one person and 90 (12.8%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.32. There were 443 families (63.2% of households); the average family size was 2.86.

The age distribution was 284 people (17.5%) under the age of 18, 92 people (5.7%) aged 18 to 24, 412 people (25.4%) aged 25 to 44, 528 people (32.5%) aged 45 to 64, and 308 people (19.0%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 46.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.

There were 741 housing units at an average density of 1,534.1 per square mile, of the occupied units 517 (73.8%) were owner-occupied and 184 (26.2%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.9%; the rental vacancy rate was 2.6%. 1,171 people (72.1% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 453 people (27.9%) lived in rental housing units.

2000

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At the 2000 census, there were 1,650 people in 704 households, including 449 families, in the city.[13] The population density was 3,378.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,304.6/km2). There were 727 housing units at an average density of 1,488.7 per square mile (574.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 86.36% White, 1.58% Black or African American, 0.85% Native American, 5.15% Asian, 2.55% from other races, and 3.52% from two or more races. 6.61% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 704 households 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1% were non-families. 27.1% of households were one person and 9.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.86.

The age distribution was 19.2% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 31.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% 65 or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $59,423, and the median family income was $70,119. Males had a median income of $48,977 versus $35,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $30,035. About 2.9% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 1.9% of those age 65 or over.

Parks

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Del Rey Oaks houses the Frog Pond Wetland Preserve, a 17-acre (69,000 m2) wetland area popular with birders.[14]

Media

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Television service for the community comes from the Monterey-Salinas-Santa Cruz designated market area (DMA). Radio stations Monterey-Salinas-Santa Cruz area of dominant influence (ADI) or continuous measurement market (CMM). Locale newspapers include the Monterey County Herald.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "California Cities by Incorporation Date". California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions. Archived from the original (Word) on November 3, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  2. ^ "City Council Members". Del Rey Oaks. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
  3. ^ a b "Statewide Database". UC Regents. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
  4. ^ "California's 19th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
  5. ^ a b "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: California". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
  6. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Del Rey Oaks, California
  7. ^ a b "P1. Race – Del Rey Oaks city, California: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
  8. ^ a b c Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 891. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
  9. ^ Climate Summary for Del Rey Oaks, California
  10. ^ "About Del Rey Oaks (City of Del Rey Oaks)". City of Del Rey Oaks. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
  11. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  12. ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA – Del Rey Oaks city". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  13. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  14. ^ "Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau: Del Rey Oaks Frog Pond Wetland Preserve". Archived from the original on May 16, 2010. Retrieved February 27, 2009.
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