Del Rey, CA

Del Rey Map

Del Rey (formerly, Clifton) is a census-designated place (CDP) 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 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south-southwest of Sanger, at an elevation of 344 (105 m).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.2 km²), all of it land.

Originally 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. A post office opened in 1885. The name Clifton honored Clift Wilkinson, town founder.

Nearby cities include Kingsburg, Fresno, Clovis, Dinuba, Traver.