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Dos Palos

County:
Merced County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.349
State:
California

Dos Palos is a city located in Merced County, California. Dos Palos has a 2025 population of 5,759 . Dos Palos is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually but its population has decreased by -0.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,789 in 2020.

The median household income in Dos Palos is $50,556 with a poverty rate of 14.74%. The median age in Dos Palos is 36.5 years: 46.7 years for males, and 35.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.6 males.

5.8K
Total Population
4,269
Density (mi²)
5 0.09%
Growth

Dos Palos Population

Dos Palos Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Dos Palos includes 40.25% other race, 39.97% White, 4.38% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Other race (40.25%)

White (39.97%)

Two or more races (12.26%)

Asian (4.38%)

Native American (2.17%)

Black or African American (0.97%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Other race2,31740.25%
White2,30139.97%
Two or more races70612.26%
Asian2524.38%
Native American1252.17%
Black or African American560.97%

Dos Palos Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Dos Palos' average per capita income is $39,488. Household income levels show a median of $50,556. The poverty rate stands at 14.74%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Families$52,222$74,283
Households$50,556$65,196
Married Families$49,150-
Non Families$22,763$35,096

$39,488

Average Income

$50,556

Median Household Income

14.74%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)