Oildale, 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 | Oildale | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,421 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4099.2 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 4.27% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 33.3 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 11,187 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Oildale grew by 37.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 31,020 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Oildale has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Oildale | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,727 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.72% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 10.8% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Oildale is about 49% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Oildale | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $69,801 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,211 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 40.0% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Oildale is about 4.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,211 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Oildale spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 150 hours, about 6.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Oildale | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.1 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.1 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 150 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,665 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 4.4% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 18,938 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,173 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Oildale is 18 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
Oildale has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Oildale | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.9% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.76 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Oildale has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Oildale | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 72.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 24.6% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.8% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Oildale, California.
What is the population of Oildale, California?
The population of Oildale, California is 32,421, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Oildale, California?
The population density of Oildale, California is 4099.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Oildale, California?
The median household income in Oildale, California is $49,727, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Oildale, California?
The median home price in Oildale, California is $69,801, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Oildale, California?
The unemployment rate in Oildale, California is 10.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.