Demographics & People — Oildale, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 34,971 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~34,000 |
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| Median Age | 35.9 |
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| Total Households | 12,854 |
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| Family Households | 7,933 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.71 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4669 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 23,714 |
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| Black or African American | 667 |
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| Asian | 502 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 10,855 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 13,495 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 9,894 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 9,637 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 8,211 |
| German | 2,734 |
| Irish | 2,666 |
| English | 2,492 |
| American | 1,822 |
| Scottish | 969 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 839 |
Language
| English Only | 26,651 |
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| Spanish | 5,582 |
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| Population 5+ | 32,941 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,581 |
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| Population 18+ | 25,723 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Oildale, California.
