Delano, California Income Statistics
Delano Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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F
Delano Well below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Delano | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,912 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $40,742 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 8.5% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 2.6% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 4.1% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Delano is about 36% lower than in California. Income has been growing faster in Delano (8.5%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 3% of adults in Delano earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Delano, California grew by 81.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $63,912 in 2024. That's an average of about 8.5% per year.
Delano has stayed well below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never reached it. The gap has narrowed from 31% in 2009 to 21% in 2024, the closest it has been.
Income Distribution in Delano
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Households by income, 2024
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About 2,830 households (27.7% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 28.2% of households in Delano had an income under $35,000 and 12.4% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Delano has a larger share of households earning $15,000 to $24,999 (10.8% vs 6.4%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (4.1% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 321 | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 439 | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,101 | 10.8% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,017 | 10.0% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,344 | 13.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,794 | 17.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,364 | 13.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,568 | 15.4% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 848 | 8.3% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 415 | 4.1% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 10,212 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 942 residents (2.6% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 3.8% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 30.6% of Delano residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 36.1% had some income but less than $25,000, and 5.5% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Delano has a larger share of residents with no personal income (30.6% vs 12.8%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (2.6% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 10,975 | 30.6% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 3,980 | 11.1% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3,750 | 10.5% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5,210 | 14.5% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3,545 | 9.9% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,408 | 9.5% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,998 | 8.4% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,035 | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 942 | 2.6% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 35,842 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 30.6% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Delano
| Metric | Delano | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.629 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $45,276 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $39,446 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 12.9% | 12.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Delano, it is 0.629, higher than California's 0.572, so income is less evenly distributed here than there, and higher than the US's 0.552, so income is less evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 15% more than women's income in Delano, California. Over a 35-year career, a 15% wage gap accumulates to roughly $204,050 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Delano, California has widened from about 12% to 13% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 31% in 2022, and in 2012 women out-earned men by 2%. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $2,597 since 2009.
Sharply against the trend: the pay gap in Delano widened by 1.4 points while California's narrowed by 4.3 points.
Employment
| Metric | Delano | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 14.3% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 3.1% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 17 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 2,565 people are unemployed in Delano, California.
The average commute time in Delano is 17 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Delano, California has fallen from 15.2% to 14.3% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 16.0% in 2013 and fell as low as 8.8% in 2019.
Delano has been far above the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2019, its rate was 3.5 points higher. The gap has widened from 6.5 points in 2011 to 9.1 points in 2024.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Delano, California has an overall wealth index grade of F, making it worse than California, and worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Delano, California.
How Rich Is Delano, California?
Delano has a wealth index grade of F. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; an F grade means residents are well below the U.S. average. The median household income is $63,912, about 36% lower than the California average of $99,161.
How has median household income changed in Delano, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Delano, California rose 82%, from $35,159 to $63,912. Over the same years, income here outpaced California as a whole: +82% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Delano in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Delano, California was $58,453, up 21% from $48,427 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Delano in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Delano, California was $40,861. By 2024 it had risen 56% to $63,912.
Is unemployment high in Delano, California?
Unemployment in Delano, California is 14.3%, well above the California rate of 6.6%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What is the Gini coefficient in Delano, California?
The Gini coefficient in Delano is 0.629. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is higher than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed less equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Delano, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Delano, California has widened from about 12% to 13% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 31% in 2022, and in 2012 women out-earned men by 2%. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $2,597 since 2009.
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