Oildale, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Oildale, California is 34,971 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 240th-largest city in California. The median household income is $49,622, the median home value is $225,000, and the median age is 34.9.
34,971
Population
4422
People / sq mi
$49,622
Median Income
$225,000
Median Home Value
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Oildale covers 7.9 sq mi of land at 4422 people per square mile.
About Oildale, CA
The poverty rate is what most separates Oildale from the typical city: 23.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 34,971 residents, Oildale is a city in California.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $49,622, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US cities: 23.5%, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $225,000, with typical rent around $1,220.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 12.3%, below the national 35.0%. Almost everyone commutes — only 4.3% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Oildale: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 67.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.2% |
Economy & Income
$49,622
Median Household Income
$23,955
Per Capita Income
23.5%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$225,000
Median Home Value
$1,220
Median Rent
40.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
82.2%
High School+
12.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.0%
Drive Alone
79.2%
Public Transit
4.3%
Work From Home
23.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
12.6%
Foreign Born
80.9%
Non-English at Home
5.8%
Veterans
15.8%
With Disability
94.3%
Health Insurance
95.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.7% |
| Construction | 11.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.9% |
| Retail Trade | 7.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 6.3% |
| Information | 5.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.6% |
| Public Administration | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oildale, California has a population of 34,971 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 240th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Oildale, California is $49,622, with 23.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Oildale, California is $225,000, with median monthly rent at $1,220 and a homeownership rate of 40.5%.
The median age in Oildale, California is 34.9 years. The population is 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
Oildale Cdp, CA Climate
Oildale Cdp, CA has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F) and receives about 172 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.4°C
Avg Temp
172
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9° / 48° | 27 mm |
| February | 12° / 53° | 31 mm |
| March | 14° / 57° | 33 mm |
| April | 17° / 62° | 15 mm |
| May | 21° / 70° | 6 mm |
| June | 26° / 78° | 2 mm |
| July | 29° / 83° | 0 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 2 mm |
| September | 25° / 77° | 5 mm |
| October | 20° / 67° | 9 mm |
| November | 13° / 55° | 22 mm |
| December | 9° / 47° | 20 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Oildale Cdp, CA
The most comfortable months to visit Oildale Cdp, CA are typically May, October and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 38°C high). The coldest is December (near 2°C low). March is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.