Delano, California Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Delano, CA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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F
Income Well below average
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Delano | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,594 | 39,245,658 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2951.8 | 239.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.79% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 32.9 | 35.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 10,212 | 13,531,619 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Delano grew by 17.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 43,594 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Delano is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 27.0% of residents. That is 5.2 points above California as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 11,758 27.0% +5.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 11,505 26.4% +2.7 pts
- Gen X 45–60 7,640 17.5% -2.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,299 9.9% -5.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below California, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 41.2% of the people living in Delano and men 58.8%.
- Women 41.2% California 49.9%
- Men 58.8% California 50.1%
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Economy
Delano has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Delano | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,912 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 8.52% | 5.57% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 14.3% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Delano is about 36% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Delano | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $350,000 | $650,794 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,154 | $2,036 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 60.5% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Delano is about 25.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,154 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Delano spend about 35 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 144 hours, about 6.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Delano | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.3 | 23.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 34.6 | 47.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 144 | 196 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,464 | $6,065 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 3.1% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 18,308 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,136 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Delano is 17 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Delano has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Delano | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.4% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.61 | 2.84 | 2.53 |
Health
Delano has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Delano | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.2 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 24.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.7% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Delano, California.
What is the population of Delano, California?
About 43,594 people live in Delano, California, in 10,212 households of 3.6 people on average. The median age is 32.9, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Delano, California mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Delano, California has 2,952 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 34 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Delano, California?
The median home costs 5.5 times the median household income ($350,000 against $63,912), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,154 a month takes about 22% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Delano, California?
Unemployment in Delano, California is 14.3%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Delano, California have a college degree?
7.4% of adults in Delano, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 14), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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