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Oildale

California · 34,687 residents · 7.909 sq mi
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Oildale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,298. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $238,800. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,687
+24%since 2000
from 27,885 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,386 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 3,526 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
+10%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K28K31K34K37K1990201020202024Oildale
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,298
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,041 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,014
+87%since 2000
from $13,342 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.436 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,800
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,281
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 50.7% in 2000
59.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+70%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(23,664)
Black0.3%(83)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(2,828)
Asian0.3%(83)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.1%(6,997)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(19,616)
Black2.5%(872)
Hispanic / Latino33.7%(11,701)
Asian1.2%(401)
Other6%(2,097)
Diversity Score70.2%(24,367)
Diversity Score
70
+180%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+77%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 16.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.9%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2012
from 18.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+21.2 ptssince 2017
from 71.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.8%
−10.8 ptssince 2016
from 89.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2016
from 7.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oildale, California?

Oildale, California has about 34,687 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oildale, California?

The typical household in Oildale, California earns about $51,298 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oildale, California expensive?

In Oildale, California, the median home is worth about $238,800, and the typical rent is about $1,281 a month.

How educated are people in Oildale, California?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Oildale, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oildale, California?

About 25.2% of people in Oildale, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oildale, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Oildale, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,134 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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