Delano, CA

Census Place

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2023 Population
50,835
0.667% 1-year growth
US Senator
Alex Padilla
Democratic Party
US Senator
Adam Schiff
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
33.5
0.601% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
15.9%
18.9% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$61,817
15.2% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$270,300
9.48% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
19,214
3.9% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Delano, CA had a population of 50.8k people with a median age of 33.5 and a median household income of $61,817. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Delano, CA grew from 50,498 to 50,835, a 0.667% increase and its median household income grew from $53,639 to $61,817, a 15.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Delano, CA are Two+ (Hispanic) (35.1%), Other (Hispanic) (20.7%), White (Hispanic) (19%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (13.7%), and White (Non-Hispanic) (5.45%).

None of the households in Delano, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

78.7% of the residents in Delano, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Delano, CA are San Joaquin Valley College-Delano (75 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Delano, CA was $270,300, and the homeownership rate was 62.1%.

Most people in Delano, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Delano, CA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Delano, CA is home to a population of 50.8k people, from which 78.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 34% of Delano, CA residents were born outside of the country (17.3k people).

In 2023, there were 1.69 times more Two+ (Hispanic) residents (17.8k people) in Delano, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.5k Other (Hispanic) and 9.68k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

78.7%
2023 Citizenship
76.9%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 78.7% of Delano, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Delano, CA was 76.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Delano, CA
  1. Two+ (Hispanic)
    17.8k ± 1.83k
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    10.5k ± 1.59k
  3. White (Hispanic)
    9.68k ± 1.46k
76%
Hispanic Population
38.6k people

In 2023, there were 1.69 times more Two+ (Hispanic) residents (17.8k people) in Delano, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.5k Other (Hispanic) and 9.68k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

76% of the people in Delano, CA are hispanic (38.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Delano, CA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    3,899,021 ± 46,015 people
  2. Philippines
    824,230 ± 22,055 people
  3. China
    685,370 ± 20,148 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,899,021 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,230 and China with 685,370.

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Foreign-Born Population

34%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
17.3k people
35.4%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
17.9k people

As of 2023, 34% of Delano, CA residents (17.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Delano, CA was 35.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    280 ± 126
  2. Vietnam
    229 ± 122
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    73 ± 60

Delano, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.22 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Delano, CA employs 19.2k people. The largest industries in Delano, CA are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (5,546 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,509 people), and Retail Trade (2,048 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($93,759), Utilities ($76,379), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($75,308).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,777. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.498, which is higher than than the national average.

Occupations

19.2k
2023 Value
± 1,275
3.9%
1 Year growth
± 8.99%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Delano, CA grew at a rate of 3.9%, from 18.5k employees to 19.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Delano, CA, are Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (4,576 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,762 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,183 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Delano, CA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

19.2k
2023 Value
± 1,275
3.9%
1 Year growth
± 8.99%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Delano, CA grew at a rate of 3.9%, from 18.5k employees to 19.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Delano, CA, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (5,546 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,509 people), and Retail Trade (2,048 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Delano, CA, though some of these residents may live in Delano, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$34,288
Median earning men ± $2,806
$26,282
Median earning women ± $2,348

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($100,000), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,821), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,458).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($70,063), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,206), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,581).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.57%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from California

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Alex Padilla
Senator from California3
Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.
Adam Schiff
Senator from California1
Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Delano, CA awarded 75 degrees. The student population of Delano, CA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 8 male students and 71 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Delano, CA are Hispanic or Latino (71 and 94.7%), followed by Asian (1 and 1.33%), Black or African American (1 and 1.33%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (1 and 1.33%).

The largest universities in Delano, CA by number of degrees awarded are San Joaquin Valley College-Delano (75 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Delano, CA are Medical Assistant (60 and 80%), Medical Office Assistant (11 and 14.7%), and General Office Occupations & Clerical Services (4 and 5.33%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 79 students enrolled in Delano, CA, 10.1% men and 89.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 63 records, of which 93.7% were women and 6.35% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 60 degrees awarded
  2. 11 degrees awarded
  3. 4 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Delano, CA was Medical Assistant with 60 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Delano, CA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
75 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was San Joaquin Valley College-Delano with 75 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 4 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Delano, CA, which is 0.0563 times less than the 71 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 71 degrees mean that there were 71 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 1 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 2.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.26% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (6.9M), High School or Equivalent (6.8M), and Bachelors Degree (6.36M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Delano, CA was $270,300 in 2023, which is 0.891 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $246,900 to $270,300, a 9.48% increase. The homeownership rate in Delano, CA is 62.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Delano, CA have an average commute time of 20.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Delano, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$270,300
Median Property Value 2023
±$9,827
$7,377
Median Property Taxes
±$762

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Delano, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $1,500 - $2k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Delano, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

62.1%
Homeownership
2023
68.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 62.1% of the housing units in Delano, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.6%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 49.01
  2. Census Tract 50.03

The following map shows all of the places in Delano, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$61,817
Median Household Income
± $5,013
11.9k
Number of Households
± 956

In 2023, the median household income of the 11.9k households in Delano, CA grew to $61,817 from the previous year's value of $53,639.

The following chart displays the households in Delano, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Delano, CA is from California.
0.498
2022 Wage GINI in California
0.497
2021 Wage GINI in California

In 2022, the income inequality in California was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (73.1%)
  2. Carpooled (23.1%)
  3. Worked At Home (2.51%)

In 2023, 73.1% of workers in Delano, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (23.1%) and those who worked at home (2.51%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

20.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Delano, CA have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.65% of the workforce in Delano, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Delano, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Delano, CA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

15.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Delano, CA (7.06k out of 44.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females < 5, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Delano, CA is Hispanic, followed by Two Or More and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

91.5% of the population of Delano, CA has health coverage, with 32.5% on employee plans, 46.5% on Medicaid, 5.15% on Medicare, 6.94% on non-group plans, and 0.42% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kern County, CA see 2021 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0989% decrease from the previous year (2023 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1965 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 437 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,021 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kern County, CA

Primary care physicians in Kern County, CA see an average of 2,021 patients per year. This represents a 0.0989% decrease from the previous year (2,023 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kern County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.2% under 18 years, 24.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.47%
Uninsured
32.5%
Employer Coverage
46.5%
Medicaid
5.15%
Medicare
6.94%
Non-Group
0.42%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Delano, CA grew by 9.47% from 7.74% to 8.47%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Delano, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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