Delano, CA Demographics

A map of Delano's Population by Race

Delano, California has an estimated population of 51,679, a less than 1% change from the 51,428 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.2% Hispanic, 12.8% Asian, 4.9% White, 4.5% Black, 0.8% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Delano, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Delano has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Delano, that probability was 41.7% in 2020 and 39.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Delano is ranked the 183rd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Delano was ranked the 184th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Delano's White Population

2,554 residents of Delano, or 4.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Delano is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Delano ranks 1521st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delano's White population has grown by an estimated 6.8%. White residents' share of Delano's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Delano is more White than neighboring Jovista (0% White), Earlimart (1.1% White), Rodriguez Camp (0% White), and Allensworth (2.7% White). Delano is less White than neighboring McFarland (9.3% White).

Delano's Black Population

2,349 residents of Delano, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Delano is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Delano ranks 198th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delano's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.8%. Black residents' share of Delano's population has decreased from 5.2% to 4.5%.

Delano is more Black than neighboring Jovista (0% Black), McFarland (0.5% Black), Earlimart (0.3% Black), and Rodriguez Camp (0% Black). Delano is less Black than neighboring Allensworth (9% Black).

Delano's Asian Population

6,636 residents of Delano, or 12.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Delano is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Delano ranks 212th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delano's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. Asian residents' share of Delano's population has decreased from 13.8% to 12.8%.

Delano is more Asian than neighboring Jovista (0% Asian), McFarland (0.7% Asian), Earlimart (9.5% Asian), Rodriguez Camp (0% Asian), and Allensworth (0.2% Asian).

Delano's Hispanic Population

39,404 residents of Delano, or 76.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Delano is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Delano ranks 197th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delano's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Delano's population has increased from 74.8% to 76.2%.

Delano is less Hispanic than neighboring Jovista (100% Hispanic), McFarland (87.7% Hispanic), Earlimart (88.9% Hispanic), Rodriguez Camp (100% Hispanic), and Allensworth (86% Hispanic).

Delano's Native American/Other Population

338 residents of Delano, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Delano is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Delano ranks 1375th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delano's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 9.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Delano's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Delano is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jovista (0% Native American/Other), Earlimart (0.2% Native American/Other), Rodriguez Camp (0% Native American/Other), and Allensworth (0% Native American/Other). Delano is less Native American/Other than neighboring McFarland (1.1% Native American/Other).

Delano's Multiracial Population

398 residents of Delano, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Delano is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Delano ranks 1466th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delano's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Delano's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Delano is more Multiracial than neighboring Jovista (0% Multiracial), McFarland (0.7% Multiracial), Earlimart (0% Multiracial), and Rodriguez Camp (0% Multiracial). Delano is less Multiracial than neighboring Allensworth (2.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.