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Delano, CA

City in Kern County, California.

Population

51,679

Land area

14.7sq mi

People per sq mi

3,512

ZIP codes

0

Delano and its ZIP codes

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Delano at a glance

  • Delano is about 14 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • It is the 183rd most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
  • Households here earn a median of $67,010 a year, 32% less than the California figure of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $301,900 (59% below California) and median rent is $1,199 a month.

Local data for Delano, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Delano, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$67,010

Poverty rate

16.0%

Median home value

$301,900

Median rent

$1,199/mo

Homeownership

62.8%

Bachelor's or higher

7.3%

Median age

33.9

Average commute

22.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (37,326), Filipino Americans (6,141), Puerto Ricans (401).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kern County. PPP loans are for Delano.

Details

Unemployment rate

8.4%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,737

347,044 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,641

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4.8B

FY 2026, $5,245 per person

Kern County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Delano, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.3%
  • Carpooled19.5%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walked0.7%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home2.8%

Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Delano, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

2,501

Countywide, mostly high wind

Flood insurance policies

2,955

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

97° / 38°F

7.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Delano, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.9%

U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts

Diabetes

14.9%

U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts

Smoking

16.3%

U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

24.2%

U.S. 11.1% +13.1 pts

Cities near Delano

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
JovistaCensus-designated place4.3 mi0.1
McFarlandCity6 mi6.3
Rodriguez CampCensus-designated place7.2 mi0.3
RichgroveCensus-designated place8.5 mi0.5
EarlimartCensus-designated place9.6 mi2.9
AllensworthCensus-designated place10 mi3.1
TevistonCensus-designated place12 mi2.2
WascoCity13 mi9.4
DucorCensus-designated place15 mi0.6
PixleyCensus-designated place16 mi5.3
AlpaughCensus-designated place16 mi0.4
ShafterCity18 mi38.7
Terra BellaCensus-designated place18 mi2.2
Smith CornerCensus-designated place19 mi0.2
Cherokee StripCensus-designated place20 mi0.1
Mexican ColonyCensus-designated place20 mi0

Frequently asked questions

What county is Delano, CA in?
Delano is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Delano, CA?
About 51,679 people live in Delano, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Delano?
Nearby places include Jovista (4.3 mi), McFarland (6 mi), Rodriguez Camp (7.2 mi), Richgrove (8.5 mi), Earlimart (9.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023