Delano, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Delano | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,322 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2798.0 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.64% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 31.0 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 10,094 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Delano grew by 15.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 42,808 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
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 | $58,453 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 8.41% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 11.9% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Delano is about 40% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Delano | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $347,226 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,079 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 59.0% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Delano is about 26.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,079 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Delano spend about 33 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 137 hours, about 5.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Delano | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.5 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 33.0 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 137 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,260 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 2.8% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| 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 16 minutes, shorter than the 24 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 | 3.65 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
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?
The population of Delano, California is 41,322, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Delano, California?
The population density of Delano, California is 2798.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Delano, California?
The median household income in Delano, California is $58,453, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Delano, California?
The median home price in Delano, California is $347,226, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Delano, California?
The unemployment rate in Delano, California is 11.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.