Oildale is a CDP located in Kern County California. Oildale has a 2024 population of 35,148. Oildale is currently growing at a rate of 0.5% annually but its population has decreased by -1.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,520 in 2020.
The average household income in Oildale is $59,859 with a poverty rate of 29.08%. The median age in Oildale is 34.2 years: 34 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oildale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,807 | 74.17% |
| Two or more races | 3,957 | 11.37% |
| Other race | 3,207 | 9.22% |
| Asian | 747 | 2.15% |
| Black or African American | 613 | 1.76% |
| Native American | 329 | 0.95% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 136 | 0.39% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,724 | 2.73 | 36.9 | 63.1 |
| Non Family | 4,892 | 1.3 | 35 | 65 |
| Married | 4,459 | 3.49 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Female | 1,976 | 3.99 | 26.6 | 73.4 |
| Male | 1,397 | 3.52 | 17 | 83 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
36.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,028 | 13.45% |
| Associates Degree | 1,729 | 7.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,919 | 8.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 646 | 2.87% |
| High School Graduate | 7,281 | 32.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,293 | 5.74% |
| Some College | 6,623 | 29.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,553 | 12,595 | 1,658 |
| Hispanic | 4,974 | 3,928 | 529 |
| 2+ Races | 1,971 | 1,631 | 361 |
| Other Race | 1,813 | 1,166 | 109 |
| Asian | 466 | 390 | 67 |
| Black | 332 | 320 | 210 |
| Native American | 260 | 225 | 13 |
| Islander | 95 | 89 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.39%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 63.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,115 | $33,452 | $73,454 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,066 | $0 | $77,169 |
| High School Graduate | $29,174 | $37,327 | $19,630 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,662 | $28,125 | $21,462 |
| Overall | $33,692 | $38,395 | $28,791 |
| Some College | $34,936 | $46,840 | $28,614 |
$33,692
Average Earnings
$38,395
Average Male
$28,791
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.03% of Oildale residents speak only English, while 17.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,305 | 6,040 | 28.35% |
| Hispanic | 9,867 | 2,979 | 30.19% |
| Multiple | 3,957 | 1,052 | 26.59% |
| Other | 3,180 | 878 | 27.61% |
| Asian | 747 | 401 | 53.68% |
| Black | 613 | 215 | 35.07% |
| Native | 329 | 155 | 47.11% |
| Islander | 136 | 41 | 30.15% |
29.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.47%
Male Poverty Rate
30.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oildale is Asian, with 53.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oildale is Multiple, with 26.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.34% |
| Some College | 26.45% |
| High School | 21.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 67.27% |
| Male Unemployed | 54.36% |
| Female Employed | 12.73% |
| Male Employed | 6.93% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,562 | $66,870 |
| Households | $45,976 | $59,859 |
| Married Families | $71,774 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,962 | $36,755 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.1%
Male Marriage Rate
35.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,581
Number of Veterans
1,441
Male Veterans
140
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 608 |
| Vietnam | 485 |
| First Gulf War | 425 |
| Korea | 30 |
| World War II | 24 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 491 |
| 65 to 74 | 379 |
| 55 to 64 | 262 |
| 18 to 34 | 251 |
| 75+ | 198 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,300 | 6.71% |
| Hispanic | 155 | 2.51% |
| 2+ Races | 139 | 5.44% |
| Other Race | 115 | 4.77% |
| Islander | 21 | 17.8% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.96% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
28.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.1%
Labor Force Participation
48.7%
Employment Rate
11.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.87%
Born in Oildale
93.75%
Native Born
6.25%
Foreign Born
3.35%
Non Citizen
2.9%
Naturalized
93.75% of Oildale residents were born in the United States, with 79.87% having been born in California. 3.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35,148 | 176 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 34,972 | 176 | 0.51% |
| 2022 | 34,796 | 446 | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 34,350 | -1,170 | -3.29% |
| 2020 | 35,520 | 757 | 2.18% |
| 2019 | 34,763 | 40 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 34,723 | 227 | 0.66% |
| 2017 | 34,496 | 219 | 0.64% |
| 2016 | 34,277 | 435 | 1.29% |
| 2015 | 33,842 | -37 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 33,879 | 657 | 1.98% |
| 2013 | 33,222 | 104 | 0.31% |
| 2012 | 33,118 | 865 | 2.68% |
| 2011 | 32,253 | -431 | -1.32% |
| 2010 | 32,684 | 0 | 0% |