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Delano

California · 51,428 residents · 14.716 sq mi
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Delano has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,042. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $202,900. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51,428
+32%since 2000
from 38,824 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,495 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 2,638 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.7
+14%since 2000
from 27.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K29K38K47K56K1990201020202024Delano
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,042
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,143 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,307
+29%since 2000
from $11,068 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction32.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,900
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$916
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
43.5% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+42%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic9.2%(3,556)
Black5.1%(1,997)
Hispanic / Latino68.5%(26,584)
Asian15.2%(5,902)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.5%(23,101)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.6%(2,391)
Black5.2%(2,695)
Hispanic / Latino74.8%(38,453)
Asian13.8%(7,079)
Other1.5%(790)
Diversity Score52%(26,767)
Diversity Score
52
−13%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
58.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 48.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+9%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 47.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.8%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
Female
41.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
Foreign born
36.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−64.2 ptssince 2013
from 72.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delano, California?

Delano, California has about 51,428 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delano, California?

The typical household in Delano, California earns about $47,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delano, California expensive?

In Delano, California, the median home is worth about $202,900, and the typical rent is about $916 a month.

How educated are people in Delano, California?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Delano, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delano, California?

About 18.9% of people in Delano, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delano, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Delano, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28,666 residents, a change of about 126 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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