Delano, CA

Delano, California

Introduction to Delano, California

Delano, California, in Kern county, is 30 miles NW of Bakersfield, California (center to center) and 73 miles SE of Fresno, California. The city is part of the Bakersfield metro area. It's a prominent table grape growing region. Delano is home to one of the two locations in the nation which has a Voice of America shortwave transmitter. Delano incldudes two state prisons. It features a state-designated Enterprize Zone. The city has a large Hispanic population. The climate is regarded as mild.

Delano History

Delano was established in 1873 as a railroad town. The name of the community was provided by the Southern Pacific Railroad in tribute to Columbus Delano, the Secretary of the Interior of the United States. The notable Delano Grape Strike occurred in 1965 when the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee, primarily Filipino workers, stopped working at the table grape farms. The workers demanded higher wages and improved working conditions. They were soon joined by the well known Cesar Chavez and the National Farm Workers Association. Later the two groups formed the prominent United Farm Workers of America labor union.

Delano Attractions

• Cinco De Mayo Fiesta.
• Philippine Weekend.
• 16 de Septiembre Celebration.
• Harvest Holidays.
• Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park focuses on the former town of Allensworth. It was the only town in California to be founded, financed and also governed by African Americans.
• Crystal Palace include a theater and museum which showcases memorabilia of the well known country singer Buck Owens.
• Kern County Museum.
• Heritage Park features historic buildings and farm equipment.

Delano Activities

The nearby Sequoia National Forest includes a vast number of Giant Sequoia groves, impressive granite monoliths, scenic canyons and meadows. The Tule Elk State Reserve provides protection to the Tule elk which in the past were in danger of becoming extinct. Lake Woollomes is a popular location. The Kern National Wildlife Refuge is nearby. The Shirley Meadows Ski Area, located on Green Horn Mountain provides skiing opportunities. The nearby Kern River and Isabella Lake are popular during the summer.

Delano Higher Education

The Delano Center is a campus of Bakersfield College.

High Points

Delano strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 6%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Delano, CA

Comparing Delano to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Delano Almanac

Delano Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Delano Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Delano Hospitals

DELANO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
(Proprietary)
1401 GARCES HIGHWAY
(661) 725-4800
Emergency Service: Yes

Delano High Schools (2004)

DELANO HIGH
1331 CECIL AVE.
661-720-4121
A Title I school.
Serves 2,616 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 24

CESAR E. CHAVEZ HIGH SCHOOL
800 BROWNING ROAD
661-720-4550
Serves 1,024 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 23.1

YGNACIO VALENCIA HIGH (ALTER.)
1925 RANDOLPH
661-720-4188
A Non-traditional School
Serves 206 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 29.4

VALLEY HIGH (CONT.)
1927 RANDOLPH ST.
661-720-4181
A Non-traditional School
A Title I school.
Serves 90 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15

Delano Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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