Delano, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Delano, California is 50,835 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 185th-largest city in California. The median household income is $61,817, the median home value is $270,300, and the median age is 33.5.
The population has grown 0.1% since 2010 (53,130 → 53,198).
50,835
Population
3454
People / sq mi
$61,817
Median Income
$270,300
Median Home Value
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Delano covers 14.7 sq mi of land at 3454 people per square mile.
About Delano, CA
Delano is defined demographically by education — 8.2% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. Delano is a city in California with a population of 50,835.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $61,817, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 14.0%, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $270,300, with typical rent around $1,111.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 8.2%, below the national 35.0%. Almost everyone commutes — only 2.5% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.
Delano city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Delano city had a population of 53,130 in 2010 and 53,198 in 2024, a 0.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 53,620 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: 0.03%.
53,198
Population (2024)
53,130
Population (2010)
53,620
Peak (2011)
0.03%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 53,130 |
| 2011 | 53,620 |
| 2012 | 52,403 |
| 2013 | 52,331 |
| 2014 | 52,447 |
| 2015 | 52,495 |
| 2016 | 52,568 |
| 2017 | 52,877 |
| 2018 | 52,921 |
| 2019 | 53,573 |
| 2020 | 49,893 |
| 2021 | 50,841 |
| 2022 | 52,124 |
| 2023 | 52,319 |
| 2024 | 53,198 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 24.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$61,817
Median Household Income
$19,266
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$270,300
Median Home Value
$1,111
Median Rent
62.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
63.1%
High School+
8.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
73.1%
Public Transit
2.5%
Work From Home
20.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
5.0%
Foreign Born
27.1%
Non-English at Home
2.0%
Veterans
8.5%
With Disability
91.5%
Health Insurance
86.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Agriculture & Mining | 29.9% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.0% |
| Retail Trade | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.6% |
| Public Administration | 4.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 4.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.1% |
| Construction | 2.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.4% |
| Information | 1.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Delano, California has a population of 50,835 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 185th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Delano, California is $61,817, with 14.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Delano, California is $270,300, with median monthly rent at $1,111 and a homeownership rate of 62.1%.
The median age in Delano, California is 33.5 years. The population is 57.5% male and 42.5% female.
The population has grown 0.1% since 2010 (53,130 → 53,198).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.