Delano is a city in Kern County, California, United States. Delano is located about 30 miles north-northwest of Bakersfield at an elevation of 315 feet. The population was 51,428 in 2020, down from 53,041 in 2010. It is Kern County's second-largest city after Bakersfield.

Agriculture is Delano's major industry. The area is particularly well known as a center for the growing of table grapes. Delano is also home to two California state prisons, North Kern State Prison and Kern Valley State Prison. Delano is located about 30 miles north-northwest of Bakersfield at an elevation of 315 feet. The population was 51,428 in 2020, down from 53,041 in 2010. It is Kern County's second-largest city after Bakersfield.