Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA

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2020 Population

204,057

0.567% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

31.6

1.28% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

18.9%

5.89% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$54,928

4.93% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$237,800

7.99% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

70,734

0.0791% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA had a population of 204k people with a median age of 31.6 and a median household income of $54,928. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA grew from 202,906 to 204,057, a 0.567% increase and its median household income grew from $52,345 to $54,928, a 4.93% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA are White (Hispanic) (41.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (27%), Other (Hispanic) (9.84%), Two+ (Hispanic) (9.01%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.32%).

53% of the households in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

82.4% of the residents in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kern County (West)--Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA are Taft College (536 degrees awarded in 2021) and San Joaquin Valley College-Delano (58 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA was $237,800, and the homeownership rate was 62.3%.

Most people in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA borders Bakersfield City (West) PUMA, CA, Bakersfield City (Southeast) PUMA, CA, Ridgecrest, Arvin, Tehachapi & California City Cities PUMA, CA, Hanford City PUMA, CA, Castaic PUMA, CA, Inland Region PUMA, CA, Lompoc, Guadalupe, Solvang & Buellton Cities PUMA, CA, Tulare County (Outside Visalia, Tulare & Porterville Cities) PUMA, CA, and Santa Paula, Fillmore & Ojai Cities PUMA, CA.

United States California

Population & Diversity

Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA is home to a population of 204k people, from which 82.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 25.4% of Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (51.9k people).

In 2020, there were 1.55 times more White (Hispanic) residents (85.2k people) in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 55k White (Non-Hispanic) and 20.1k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA are Spanish (87,914 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (3,480 households), and Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (2,514 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

92,330

Women

45.2%

111,770

Men

54.8%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 204,100 inhabitants, with 54.8% men, and 45.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

82.4%

2020 Citizenship

81.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 82.4% of Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA was 81.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA

White (Hispanic)
85.2k ± 3.32k
White (Non-Hispanic)
55k ± 2.68k
Other (Hispanic)
20.1k ± 1.99k

61.4%

Hispanic Population

125k people

61.4% of the people in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA are hispanic (125k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
39,857 ± 4,397 people
Philippines
5,993 ± 1,873 people
El Salvador
860 ± 718 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 39,857 Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA residents, followed by Philippines with 5,993 and El Salvador with 860.

Foreign-Born Population

25.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

51.9k people

26.4%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

53.6k people

As of 2020, 25.4% of Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA residents (51.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA was 26.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
87,914 households (46.5%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
3,480 households (1.84%)
Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
2,514 households (1.33%)

53% of the households in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA was Spanish. 46.5% of the households in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,798 ± 351
Gulf War (2001-)
900 ± 230
Gulf War (1990s)
739 ± 206

Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA employs 70.7k people. The largest industries in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA are Farming (10,224 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,975 people), and Construction (3,864 people), and the highest paying industries are Motion pictures & video industries ($221,485), Scientific research & development services ($172,782), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($152,766).

Males in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,935. The income inequality in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.483, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,572

Women

43.2%

40,162

Men

56.8%

The workforce of Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA in 2020 was 70,734 people, with 43.2% woman, and 56.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA.

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Occupations

70.7k

2020 Value

−0.0791%

1 Year decline

± −0.0791%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −0.0791%, from 70.8k employees to 70.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (11,307 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,152 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,800 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

70.7k

2020 Value

−0.0791%

1 Year decline

± −0.0791%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −0.0791%, from 70.8k employees to 70.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA, are Farming (10,224 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,975 people), and Construction (3,864 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,965

Median earning men ± $1,887

$25,137

Median earning women ± $1,387

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($86,395), Information ($74,926), and Construction ($60,280).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($54,409), Construction ($46,141), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($39,500).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $405B, followed by Mixed freight ($159B) and Pharmaceuticals ($155B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for California.

$2.21T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.21T. This is expected to increase 109% to $4.61T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$84.4B
Arizona
$44.8B
Ohio
$40.6B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $84.4B, followed by Arizona with $44.8B and Ohio and $40.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA awarded 594 degrees. The student population of Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,888 male students and 4,168 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA are Hispanic or Latino (344 and 57.9%), followed by White (197 and 33.2%), Two or More Races (18 and 3.03%), and Black or African American (17 and 2.86%).

The largest universities in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are Taft College (536 and 90.2%) and San Joaquin Valley College-Delano (58 and 9.76%).

The most popular majors in Kern County (West)--Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA are Child Care Provider (86 and 14.5%), Humanistic Studies (59 and 9.93%), and General Health Services (50 and 8.42%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 8,056 students enrolled in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA, 48.3% men and 51.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 5,212 records, of which 51.6% were women and 48.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Humanistic Studies
59 degree-majors awarded
General Health Services
50 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
40 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Kern County (West)--Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA was Humanistic Studies with 59 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Kern County (West)--Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Taft College
536 degrees awarded
San Joaquin Valley College-Delano
58 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Taft College with 536 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 137 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA, which is 0.3 times less than the 457 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 344 degrees mean that there were 1.75 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 197 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,104) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,080) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 2.38% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.04% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (43.5k), Primary Education (37.9k), and Secondary Education (34.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA was $237,800 in 2020, which is 1.03 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $220,200 to $237,800, a 7.99% increase. The homeownership rate in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA is 62.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 22.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA is $54,928. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $184,672, followed by San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA and Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA, with respective values of $170,304 and $164,769.

Housing

Property

$237,800

Median Property Value 2020

±$7,428

$34,634

Median Property Taxes

±$1,510

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.3%

Homeownership

2020

65.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 62.3% of the housing units in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $184,672, followed by San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA and Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA, with respective values of $170,304 and $164,769.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,928

Median Household Income

± $2,594

55.6k

Number of Households

± 2,031

In 2020, the median household income of the 55.6k households in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA grew to $54,928 from the previous year's value of $52,345.

The following chart displays the households in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.483

2020 Wage GINI in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA

0.487

2019 Wage GINI in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA

In 2020, the income inequality in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA was 0.483 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.976% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (81.6%)
Carpooled (12%)
Worked At Home (3.76%)

In 2020, 81.6% of workers in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12%) and those who worked at home (3.76%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA have a shorter commute time (22.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.94% of the workforce in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA (35.1k out of 186k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.6% of the population of Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 42% on employee plans, 35.4% on Medicaid, 6.36% on Medicare, 8.45% on non-group plans, and 0.444% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in California was $7,549 in 2014. This is a 4.04% increase from the previous year ($7,256).

Primary care physicians in California see 1240 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.12% decrease from the previous year (1254 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1132 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 244 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

1,240 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,240 patients per year. This represents a 1.12% decrease from the previous year (1,254 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in California in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32% under 18 years, 23.5% between 18 and 34 years, 34.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.4%

Uninsured

42%

Employer Coverage

35.4%

Medicaid

6.36%

Medicare

8.45%

Non-Group

0.444%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA grew by 0.0902% from 7.4% to 7.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Delano, Wasco & Shafter Cities PUMA, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.