Oildale, CA Demographics

A map of Oildale's Population by Race

Oildale, California has an estimated population of 34,687, a decrease from the 36,135 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.6% White, 33.7% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 2.5% Black, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 1.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oildale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oildale has become more 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 Oildale, that probability was 55.2% in 2020 and 56.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oildale is ranked the 241st 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). Oildale was ranked the 234th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oildale's White Population

19,616 residents of Oildale, or 56.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oildale is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Oildale ranks 783rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oildale's White population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. White residents' share of Oildale's population has decreased from 59.2% to 56.6%.

Oildale is more White than neighboring La Cresta (20.9% White), East Bakersfield (12.8% White), Bakersfield (27.6% White), Benton Park (13.8% White), and Old Stine (37.1% White).

Oildale's Black Population

872 residents of Oildale, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oildale is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Oildale ranks 375th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oildale's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Oildale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Oildale is less Black than neighboring La Cresta (4.3% Black), East Bakersfield (3.5% Black), Bakersfield (5.7% Black), Benton Park (7.4% Black), and Old Stine (5.1% Black).

Oildale's Asian Population

401 residents of Oildale, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oildale is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Oildale ranks 1148th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oildale's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.3%. Asian residents' share of Oildale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Oildale is more Asian than neighboring East Bakersfield (0.7% Asian), and Old Stine (0.6% Asian). Oildale is less Asian than neighboring La Cresta (1.3% Asian), Bakersfield (7.8% Asian), and Benton Park (1.6% Asian).

Oildale's Hispanic Population

11,701 residents of Oildale, or 33.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oildale is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Oildale ranks 630th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oildale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Oildale's population has increased from 30.7% to 33.7%.

Oildale is less Hispanic than neighboring La Cresta (70% Hispanic), East Bakersfield (82.7% Hispanic), Bakersfield (54.7% Hispanic), Benton Park (75.3% Hispanic), and Old Stine (51.5% Hispanic).

Oildale's Native American/Other Population

639 residents of Oildale, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oildale is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Oildale ranks 557th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oildale's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oildale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Oildale is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Bakersfield (0% Native American/Other), Bakersfield (1.2% Native American/Other), Benton Park (0.7% Native American/Other), and Old Stine (1% Native American/Other). Oildale is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Cresta (2% Native American/Other).

Oildale's Multiracial Population

1,458 residents of Oildale, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oildale is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Oildale ranks 706th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oildale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Oildale's population has decreased from 5.1% to 4.2%.

Oildale is more Multiracial than neighboring La Cresta (1.5% Multiracial), East Bakersfield (0.3% Multiracial), Bakersfield (3.1% Multiracial), and Benton Park (1.2% Multiracial). Oildale is less Multiracial than neighboring Old Stine (4.8% 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.