Del Rey, California

Del Rey is a census-designated place in Fresno County, California, United States. The population was 1,639 at the 2010 census, up from 950 at the 2000 census. Del Rey is located 3.5mi south-southwest of Sanger, at an elevation of 344 .GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.2sqmi, all of it land.HistoryOriginally called Clifton, the place was renamed by the railroad in 1898 to Del Rey, after the Rancho del Rey ranch on which the station was located. Del Rey is a Spanish phrase meaning "of the king". A post office opened in 1885. The name Clifton honored Clift Wilkinson, town founder.Demographics2010The 2010 United States Census reported that Del Rey had a population of 1,639. The population density was 1,346.6 people per square mile (519.9/km²). The racial makeup of Del Rey was 740 (45.1%) White, 7 (0.4%) African American, 11 (0.7%) Native American, 34 (2.1%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 814 (49.7%) from other races, and 33 (2.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,534 persons (93.6%).