How long is the commute from Delano, CA?
Workers who live in Delano, CA take an average of 22.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
2.8% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.2 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Delano get to work
| Means of transportation | Delano | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.3% (±3.3 points) | 78.4% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 19.5% (±3.3 points) | 11.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 1.0% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 1.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.8% (±0.7 points) | 7.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Delano, the average commute is lower than in Kern County (24.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Delano, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Kern County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kern County, Delano ranks 35 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 874 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Delano
| Vehicles available | Delano | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±1.8 points) | 6.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.8% (±4.1 points) | 29.3% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.1% (±4.2 points) | 37.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.6% (±3.6 points) | 26.7% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Delano, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Kern County (6.7%).
It is also lower than in California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Delano
| Delano | Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.8% (±0.7 points) | 7.5% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.1% (±2.7 points) | 95.2% (±0.4 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.6% (±3.2 points) | 91.6% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Delano, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Kern County (91.6%).
It is also lower than in California (93.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Delano
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delano | — | 22.2 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| McFarland | 7.1 mi | 24.1 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Earlimart | 8.6 mi | 27.3 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Richgrove | 9.1 mi | 24.9 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Teviston | 11 mi | 29.5 minutes (±9.4) | Not measurably different |
| Wasco | 13 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Pixley | 15 mi | 28.1 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Terra Bella | 18 mi | 20.9 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Shafter | 20 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Earlimart, CA (27.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kern County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 29 (tie) | Benton Park | 23.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 29 (tie) | Potomac Park | 23.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 31 | Boron | 22.6 minutes (±10.8) |
| 32 | La Cresta | 22.5 minutes (±3.7) |
| 33 | China Lake Acres | 22.4 minutes (±9.5) |
| 34 | Cottonwood (Kern County) | 22.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 35 | Delano | 22.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 36 | Greenacres | 22.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 37 | Hillcrest | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 38 | Lost Hills | 21.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 39 | Rexland Acres | 21.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 40 | Taft Heights | 21.2 minutes (±8.7) |
| 41 | Bakersfield Country Club | 21.1 minutes (±4.2) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Kern County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Delano
How long is the average commute in Delano?
Workers who live in Delano, CA take an average of 22.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Delano without a car?
4.5% of households in Delano have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Delano?
2.8% (±0.7 points) of workers who live in Delano worked from home, and 87.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delano city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delano city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delano city, California
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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