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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 2026 population of 5,744. Dos Palos is currently declining at a rate of -0.12% annually and its population has decreased by -0.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,789 in 2020.

The median household income in Dos Palos is $42,367 with a poverty rate of 17.57%. The median age in Dos Palos is 37 years: 46.8 years for males, and 35.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 83.6 males.

5.7K
Total Population
4,257
Density (mi²)
-7 -0.12%
Growth

Dos Palos Population

Dos Palos Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,744-7-0.12%
20255,751-8-0.14%
20245,75950.09%
20235,754-21-0.36%
20225,775-14-0.24%
20215,789-14-0.24%
20205,7894528.47%
20195,33780.15%
20185,329911.74%
20175,2381062.07%
20165,132450.88%
20155,087551.09%
20145,032190.38%
20135,01350.1%
20125,008140.28%
20114,994360.73%
20104,95880.16%
20004,5813859.18%
19904,1961,07334.36%
19803,12362725.12%
19702,49646823.08%
19602,02863445.48%
19501,39441642.54%
194097800%

Median Age

Overall: 37 years
Female: 35.6 years
Male: 46.8 years

Dos Palos Adults

There are 4,375 adults, (1,257 of whom are seniors) in Dos Palos.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,140 (54.5%)
Male: 2,625 (45.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Dos Palos includes 45.72% other race, 30.29% White, 4.49% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race2,63645.72%
White1,74630.29%
Two or more races89415.51%
Asian2594.49%
Native American1662.88%
Black or African American641.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race2,63645.72%
White76513.27%
Two or more races5038.73%
Native American1642.84%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White98117.02%
Two or more races3916.78%
Asian2594.49%
Black or African American641.11%
Native American20.03%

Dos Palos Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Dos Palos ' average per capita income is $38,807. Household income levels show a median of $42,367. The poverty rate stands at 17.57%.

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
Married Families$68,017-
Families$52,466$75,608
Households$42,367$60,552
Non Families$19,717$33,170

$38,807

Average Income

$42,367

Median Household Income

17.57%

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)