Delano
City in Kern County, California
Delano is a city in Kern County, California, with 51,428 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 315 ft (96 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jovista, 4.6 miles NE.
- 51,428residents (2020 Census)
- 315 ftelevation · 96 m
- 14.7 sq miland area · 38.1 km²
- 3,495 / sq mipopulation density
- 93215ZIP code
About Delano
Delano ( də-LAY-noh) is a city in Kern County, California, United States. Delano is located about 30 miles (48 km) north-northwest of Bakersfield at an elevation of 315 feet (96 m), in the San Joaquin Valley, the southern half of California's Central Valley. The population was 51,428 in 2020, down from 53,041 in 2010. It is Kern County's second-largest city after Bakersfield.
Agriculture is Delano's major industry. The area is particularly well known as a center for the growing of table grapes. Delano is also home to two California state prisons, North Kern State Prison and Kern Valley State Prison. The Voice of America once operated one of its largest, most powerful shortwave broadcast facilities at a station outside Delano at 35°45′15″N 119°17′7″W. The Voice of America ceased broadcasts in October 2007, citing a changing political mission, reduced budgets, and changes in technology.
Delano's two school districts currently operate eight elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools and two alternative high schools. The city has its own police department and contracts with the Kern County Fire Department for fire services, EMS services are privately provided by local company, Delano Ambulance Service.
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- Median household income
- $67,010
- Median home value
- $301,900
- Median rent
- $1,199/mo
- Median age
- 33.9
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Delano had 51,428 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 51,428 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,495 per sq mi (1,349 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Delano at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 51,428 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.72 sq mi (38.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7664° N, 119.2642° W |
| ZIP code | 93215 |
| Official website | cityofdelano.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0618394 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Delano
- Jovista4.6 mi NE
- McFarland7.1 mi S
- Rodriguez Camp7.6 mi NE
- Earlimart8.6 mi N
- Richgrove9.1 mi E
- Allensworth9.1 mi NW
- Teviston11.3 mi N
- Wasco13.3 mi SW
- Pixley14.7 mi N
- Ducor15.0 mi NE
- Alpaugh15.0 mi NW
- Terra Bella18.4 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Delano
What county is Delano in?
Delano is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Delano, CA?
51,428 people lived in Delano at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Delano, CA?
The ZIP code of Delano is 93215.
What is the elevation of Delano?
315 feet (96 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Delano?
Jovista (4.6 mi), McFarland (7.1 mi), Rodriguez Camp (7.6 mi), Earlimart (8.6 mi), Richgrove (9.1 mi).
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