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Oildale

California · 36,135 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 $40,773. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 8% 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 $162,400. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,135
+30%since 2000
from 27,885 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,569 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 3,526 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K28K31K34K37K1990201020202024Oildale
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,773
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,041 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,357
+38%since 2000
from $13,342 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing4.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,400
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$995
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 50.7% in 2000
59.6% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+45%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(21,384)
Black2.4%(868)
Hispanic / Latino30.7%(11,102)
Asian1%(357)
Other4.9%(1,779)
Diversity Score67%(24,205)
Diversity Score
67
+167%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+66%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 16.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oildale, California?

Oildale, California has about 36,135 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oildale, California?

The typical household in Oildale, California earns about $40,773 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 $162,400, and the typical rent is about $995 a month.

How educated are people in Oildale, California?

About 8.3% 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 28.8% 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 9,582 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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