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Oildale, CA

Census-designated place in Kern County, California.

Population

34,687

Land area

7.9sq mi

People per sq mi

4,386

ZIP codes

0

Oildale and its ZIP codes

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Oildale at a glance

  • Oildale is about 17 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 241st among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
  • The median household income is $51,298, 48% below the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $238,800 (67% below California) and median rent is $1,281 a month.

Local data for Oildale, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Oildale, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$51,298

Poverty rate

25.2%

Median home value

$238,800

Median rent

$1,281/mo

Homeownership

40.6%

Bachelor's or higher

12.4%

Median age

35.9

Average commute

23.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (9,095), Irish Americans (2,871), German Americans (2,501).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

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

  • Drove alone81.2%
  • Carpooled10.6%
  • Public transit0.7%
  • Walked1.1%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
  • Worked from home4.9%

Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Oildale, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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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° / 39°F

6.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Oildale, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.0%

U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts

Diabetes

12.8%

U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts

Smoking

18.7%

U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.8%

U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts

Cities near Oildale

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
La CrestaCensus-designated place2.7 mi1
East BakersfieldCensus-designated place4.2 mi0.8
RivergroveCensus-designated place4.7 mi0.7
HillcrestCensus-designated place5 mi1.4
GoodmanvilleCensus-designated place5.1 mi0.7
Bakersfield Country ClubCensus-designated place5.4 mi0.8
Potomac ParkCensus-designated place5.6 mi1.4
Benton ParkCensus-designated place5.7 mi0.7
Old StineCensus-designated place5.8 mi0.6
Casa LomaCensus-designated place5.9 mi0.4
Olde StockdaleCensus-designated place6.1 mi0.4
CottonwoodCensus-designated place6.1 mi0.4
GreenacresCensus-designated place6.4 mi1.9
East NilesCensus-designated place7 mi5.5
FairfaxCensus-designated place7.7 mi1
Choctaw ValleyCensus-designated place7.9 mi2.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Oildale, CA in?
Oildale is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Oildale, CA?
About 34,687 people live in Oildale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Oildale?
Nearby places include La Cresta (2.7 mi), East Bakersfield (4.2 mi), Rivergrove (4.7 mi), Hillcrest (5 mi), Goodmanville (5.1 mi).

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