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Del Dios, CA
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California.
Population
379
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
925
ZIP codes
0
Del Dios and its ZIP codes
Del Dios at a glance
- Del Dios is about 3.7 times as dense as California as a whole.
Local data for Del Dios, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Diego County. PPP loans are for Del Dios.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$85,402
1,535,067 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$84,312
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$35.8B
FY 2026, $10,862 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Del Dios, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
2,698
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
6,088
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 45°F
14.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Del Dios, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.7%
U.S. 33.3% -9.6 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
8.1%
U.S. 12.8% -4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.9%
U.S. 11.1% -7.2 pts
Cities near Del Dios
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Harmony GroveCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 3.1 |
| Elfin ForestCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 2 |
| San MarcosCity | 5.3 mi | 24.6 |
| EscondidoCity | 5.4 mi | 37.4 |
| Rancho Santa FeCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 6.7 |
| Lake San MarcosCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Fairbanks RanchCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 5.1 |
| PowayCity | 8.3 mi | 39.1 |
| EncinitasCity | 8.6 mi | 19.1 |
| Solana BeachCity | 9.7 mi | 3.4 |
| CarlsbadCity | 9.8 mi | 37.8 |
| Hidden MeadowsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.6 |
| VistaCity | 10 mi | 19 |
| Del MarCity | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| Valley CenterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 27.4 |
| RamonaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 38.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Del Dios, CA in?
- Del Dios is in San Diego County, California.
- What is the population of Del Dios, CA?
- About 379 people live in Del Dios, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Del Dios?
- Nearby places include Harmony Grove (2.1 mi), Elfin Forest (3.6 mi), San Marcos (5.3 mi), Escondido (5.4 mi), Rancho Santa Fe (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023