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Delano, California
Delano, city, in Kern County, California. Delano had 52,334 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 51,428 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 51,679 (±39). GEOID 0618394.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
52,334
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 51,428 · ACS 2020-2024: 51,679 ±39
Median household income
$67,010
±$6,581 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$301,900
±$11,282 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,199
±$76 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Delano and what county is it in?
Delano is a city in Kern County, California. It covers 14.7 square miles of land, 3,495 residents per square mile in 2020.
Delano is in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Delano, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 52,334 people lived in Delano on July 1, 2025, up 1.8% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 51,428 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 51,679 (±39).
| Measure | Delano | Kern County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 51,679 ±39 | 915,075 | −1,207 |
| Households | 12,071 ±494 | 284,931 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.70 ±0.15 | 3.12 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,647 ±464 | 306,999 | no clear change |
Delano's population since 2000
From 38,824 in 2000 to 52,334 in 2025: up 34.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Delano as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Delano?
The median resident of Delano is 33.9 years old; 22.9% are under 18 and 10.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 76.2%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 12.8%. 35.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Delano | Kern County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.9 ±1.4 | 32.7 | +3.5 |
| Under 18 years | 22.9% ±1.9 pts | 28.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.8% ±1.3 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Male | 57.6% ±1.3 pts | 50.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 76.2% ±1.9 pts | 56.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±1.2 pts | 29.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±0.6 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 12.8% ±1.6 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 35.2% ±2.2 pts | 20.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 72.5% ±2.4 pts | 45.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.6% ±0.4 pts | 4.9% | – |
| With a disability | 9.9% ±1.3 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.6% ±2.1 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 60.8% ±3.0 pts | 77.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 7.3% ±1.0 pts | 18.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.0% ±0.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.8% ±0.9 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Delano earn?
Half of Delano's 12,071 households earn less than $67,010 a year (±$6,581), against $70,210 in Kern County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $53,709 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $13,301 after inflation. 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Delano | Kern County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,010 ±$6,581 | $70,210 | +$13,301 |
| Mean household income | $81,235 ±$4,581 | $93,147 | – |
| Per capita income | $19,847 ±$1,027 | $29,699 | +$2,509 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.0% ±3.3 pts | 19.1% | −6.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.2% ±7.6 pts | 25.6% | −9.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.6% ±3.1 pts | 20.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.1% ±2.7 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.6% ±3.2 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Delano?
Owners occupy 62.8% of Delano's occupied homes and renters 37.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $301,900 by its owner (±$11,282). The median renter pays $1,199 a month including utilities, and 39.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Delano | Kern County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $301,900 ±$11,282 | $338,300 | +$76,806 |
| Median gross rent | $1,199 ±$76 | $1,300 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.4% ±6.8 pts | 48.3% | −12.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,621 ±$95 | $1,968 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.8% ±3.9 pts | 60.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.2% ±3.9 pts | 39.9% | – |
| Housing units | 12,647 ±464 | 306,999 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.8% ±1.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.5% ±3.0 pts | 72.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.2% ±1.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6% ±1.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.9% ±1.9 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.4% ±1.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.5% ±1.8 pts | 6.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Delano building?
Builders took permits for 198 new housing units in Delano in 2025 (149 in single-family houses), 3.8 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Delano work and get to work?
76.3% of Delano's workers drive alone and 2.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 13.9%.
| Measure | Delano | Kern County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.4% ±1.6 pts | 58.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 13.9% ±2.2 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.3% ±3.3 pts | 78.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 19.5% ±3.3 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.8% ±0.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.2 min ±1.5 | 24.4 min | +4.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Delano?
11 census tracts lie mostly in Delano, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $43,603 (Tract 50.03) to $103,102 (Tract 50.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 48.02Kern County | 7,449 | $56,359 |
| Tract 49.01Kern County | 5,476 | $45,709 |
| Tract 46.07Kern County | 6,119 | $68,722 |
| Tract 49.03Kern County | 4,649 | $79,531 |
| Tract 50.06Kern County | 4,066 | $103,102 |
| Tract 48.01Kern County | 3,939 | $57,839 |
| Tract 50.05Kern County | 3,645 | $72,725 |
| Tract 49.04Kern County | 3,298 | $56,394 |
| Tract 46.03Kern County | 3,179 | not published |
| Tract 50.03Kern County | 3,366 | $43,603 |
| Tract 46.01Kern County | 3,334 | not published |
| Tract 46.06Kern County | 2,651 | $57,850 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Delano) · Census block assignment files
How does Delano compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Delano is the 783rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 171st-most populous of 483 in California.
Delano ranks 822nd of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 171st | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 109th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 386th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 822nd | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 1,004th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 908th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 857th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 249th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 948th | 988 |
| Median age | 845th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 609th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 818th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 877th | 1,069 |
Delano's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Delano with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Delano?
7 of the 57 figures for Delano on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Delano are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Delano.