Dos Palos is a city located in Merced County California. Dos Palos has a 2024 population of 5,682. Dos Palos is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually and its population has decreased by -1.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,785 in 2020.
The average household income in Dos Palos is $75,307 with a poverty rate of 11.44%. The median age in Dos Palos is 37.5 years: 46.4 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dos Palos was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,111 | 54.06% |
| Other race | 1,511 | 26.26% |
| Two or more races | 720 | 12.51% |
| Native American | 268 | 4.66% |
| Asian | 85 | 1.48% |
| Black or African American | 60 | 1.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,798 | 3.19 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
| Married | 989 | 3.75 | 62 | 38 |
| Non Family | 367 | 1.16 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Female | 315 | 3.7 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
| Male | 127 | 3.43 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
3.64
Average Family Size
3.19
Average Household Size
60.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 568 | 14.85% |
| Associates Degree | 349 | 9.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 212 | 5.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 167 | 4.37% |
| High School Graduate | 1,221 | 31.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 803 | 21% |
| Some College | 504 | 13.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,719 | 1,443 | 61 |
| Other Race | 954 | 466 | 0 |
| White | 771 | 689 | 197 |
| 2+ Races | 345 | 244 | 29 |
| Native American | 207 | 46 | 24 |
| Asian | 85 | 85 | 44 |
| Black | 60 | 60 | 60 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $114,472 | $0 | $113,472 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,176 | $0 | $90,809 |
| High School Graduate | $19,868 | $23,870 | $18,073 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,835 | $34,837 | $16,588 |
| Overall | $33,341 | $37,286 | $20,657 |
| Some College | $52,906 | $59,214 | $0 |
$33,341
Average Earnings
$37,286
Average Male
$20,657
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
44.76% of Dos Palos residents speak only English, while 55.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 50.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,357 | 588 | 13.5% |
| Other | 1,492 | 220 | 14.75% |
| Multiple | 720 | 121 | 16.81% |
| White | 892 | 65 | 7.29% |
| Native | 268 | 42 | 15.67% |
11.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.09%
Male Poverty Rate
13.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dos Palos is Multiple, with 16.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dos Palos is White, with 7.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 14.19% |
| High School | 12.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 7.61% |
| Female Employed | 7.37% |
| Male Employed | 1.18% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,223 | $84,351 |
| Households | $51,230 | $75,307 |
| Married Families | $66,182 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,809 | $38,507 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
105
Number of Veterans
105
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 53 |
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73 | 2.84% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 7.69% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 0.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52%
Labor Force Participation
45.3%
Employment Rate
12.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.85%
Born in Dos Palos
62.28%
Native Born
37.72%
Foreign Born
26.74%
Non Citizen
10.98%
Naturalized
62.28% of Dos Palos residents were born in the United States, with 51.85% having been born in California. 26.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,553 | -26 | -0.47% |
| 2028 | 5,579 | -26 | -0.46% |
| 2027 | 5,605 | -25 | -0.44% |
| 2026 | 5,630 | -26 | -0.46% |
| 2025 | 5,656 | -26 | -0.46% |
| 2024 | 5,682 | -26 | -0.46% |
| 2023 | 5,708 | -50 | -0.87% |
| 2022 | 5,758 | -28 | -0.48% |
| 2021 | 5,786 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 5,785 | 448 | 8.39% |
| 2019 | 5,337 | 8 | 0.15% |
| 2018 | 5,329 | 91 | 1.74% |
| 2017 | 5,238 | 106 | 2.07% |
| 2016 | 5,132 | 45 | 0.88% |
| 2015 | 5,087 | 55 | 1.09% |
| 2014 | 5,032 | 19 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 5,013 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 5,008 | 14 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 4,994 | 36 | 0.73% |
| 2010 | 4,958 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,581 | 385 | 9.18% |
| 1990 | 4,196 | 1,073 | 34.36% |
| 1980 | 3,123 | 627 | 25.12% |
| 1970 | 2,496 | 468 | 23.08% |
| 1960 | 2,028 | 634 | 45.48% |
| 1950 | 1,394 | 416 | 42.54% |
| 1940 | 978 | -4,575 | -82.39% |