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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 included in the Bakersfield metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 38,824 people lived in Delano.
In Delano, about 39% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in the city without hitting a preschooler.
Approximately 74% of Delano is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of the city.
Delano is noted for its large share of males.
In 2000, Delano had a median family income of $29,026.
Delano residents donated more money ($5,500) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.
An estimated 59% of living spaces in Delano are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, Delano offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the city compared to other places in the state.
In Delano, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Delano to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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| Short Commute Times |  | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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