Delano is a city located in Kern County California. Delano has a 2024 population of 52,046. Delano is currently growing at a rate of 1.06% annually and its population has increased by 4.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 49,860 in 2020.
The average household income in Delano is $77,202 with a poverty rate of 15.89%. The median age in Delano is 33.5 years: 33.2 years for males, and 33.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Delano was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 18,155 | 35.71% |
| White | 12,445 | 24.48% |
| Other race | 10,625 | 20.9% |
| Asian | 7,022 | 13.81% |
| Black or African American | 2,057 | 4.05% |
| Native American | 500 | 0.98% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.06% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,872 | 3.74 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
| Married | 7,071 | 4.1 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Female | 2,004 | 4.21 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Non Family | 1,734 | 1.34 | 42.3 | 57.7 |
| Male | 1,063 | 4.39 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
4.03
Average Family Size
3.74
Average Household Size
62.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,402 | 13.46% |
| Associates Degree | 1,981 | 6.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,141 | 6.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 553 | 1.69% |
| High School Graduate | 10,565 | 32.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7,668 | 23.45% |
| Some College | 5,395 | 16.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 23,455 | 13,619 | 1,253 |
| 2+ Races | 11,103 | 6,185 | 375 |
| Other Race | 6,431 | 3,601 | 382 |
| Asian | 5,094 | 4,098 | 1,118 |
| White | 2,090 | 1,475 | 204 |
| Black | 1,796 | 1,223 | 57 |
| Native American | 413 | 264 | 20 |
| Islander | 30 | 21 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 80.45%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 21.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,890 | $53,265 | $50,104 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,750 | $80,128 | $72,419 |
| High School Graduate | $31,161 | $36,035 | $26,453 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,931 | $25,707 | $16,632 |
| Overall | $30,981 | $35,668 | $26,401 |
| Some College | $41,368 | $53,886 | $36,118 |
$30,981
Average Earnings
$35,668
Average Male
$26,401
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
27.1% of Delano residents speak only English, while 72.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 62.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35,396 | 6,128 | 17.31% |
| Multiple | 16,647 | 2,986 | 17.94% |
| Other | 9,432 | 1,294 | 13.72% |
| Asian | 6,935 | 531 | 7.66% |
| White | 1,731 | 294 | 16.98% |
| Black | 189 | 110 | 58.2% |
| Native | 438 | 19 | 4.34% |
15.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.69%
Male Poverty Rate
18.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Delano is Black, with 58.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Delano is Native, with 4.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.26% |
| High School | 11.02% |
| Some College | 8.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.39% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.35% |
| Male Employed | 7.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.64% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,820 | $79,654 |
| Households | $61,817 | $77,202 |
| Married Families | $73,298 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,448 | $47,915 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
752
Number of Veterans
718
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 280 |
| Vietnam | 237 |
| First Gulf War | 119 |
| World War II | 25 |
| Korea | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 160 |
| 35 to 54 | 157 |
| 75+ | 156 |
| 55 to 64 | 142 |
| 65 to 74 | 137 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 353 | 1.25% |
| White | 233 | 2.49% |
| Other Race | 184 | 2.34% |
| Asian | 161 | 2.76% |
| 2+ Races | 102 | 0.79% |
| Black | 43 | 2.19% |
| Native American | 17 | 3.66% |
| Islander | 12 | 38.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.1%
Labor Force Participation
47.9%
Employment Rate
11.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.88%
Born in Delano
65.99%
Native Born
34.01%
Foreign Born
21.3%
Non Citizen
12.72%
Naturalized
65.99% of Delano residents were born in the United States, with 58.88% having been born in California. 21.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 54,779 | 546 | 1.01% |
| 2028 | 54,233 | 547 | 1.02% |
| 2027 | 53,686 | 547 | 1.03% |
| 2026 | 53,139 | 546 | 1.04% |
| 2025 | 52,593 | 547 | 1.05% |
| 2024 | 52,046 | 546 | 1.06% |
| 2023 | 51,500 | -127 | -0.25% |
| 2022 | 51,627 | 771 | 1.52% |
| 2021 | 50,856 | 996 | 2% |
| 2020 | 49,860 | -3,050 | -5.76% |
| 2019 | 52,910 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 52,908 | 130 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 52,778 | 295 | 0.56% |
| 2016 | 52,483 | 104 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 52,379 | 74 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 52,305 | 52 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 52,253 | -10 | -0.02% |
| 2012 | 52,263 | -1,193 | -2.23% |
| 2011 | 53,456 | 335 | 0.63% |
| 2010 | 53,121 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 39,489 | 16,727 | 73.49% |
| 1990 | 22,762 | 6,271 | 38.03% |
| 1980 | 16,491 | 1,932 | 13.27% |
| 1970 | 14,559 | 2,646 | 22.21% |
| 1960 | 11,913 | 3,196 | 36.66% |
| 1950 | 8,717 | 4,144 | 90.62% |
| 1940 | 4,573 | 1,941 | 73.75% |
| 1930 | 2,632 | 1,827 | 226.96% |
| 1920 | 805 | 404 | 100.75% |
| 1880 | 401 | -54,378 | -99.27% |