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South Dos Palos

County:
Merced County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.538
State:
California

South Dos Palos is a CDP located in Merced County, California. South Dos Palos has a 2025 population of 1,440 . South Dos Palos is currently declining at a rate of -0.83% annually but its population has increased by 23.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,167 in 2020.

The average household income in South Dos Palos is $78,506 with a poverty rate of 35.19%. The median age in South Dos Palos is 27.9 years: 32 years for males, and 27.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 53.9 males.

1.4K
Total Population
936
Density (mi²)
-12 -0.83%
Growth

South Dos Palos Population

South Dos Palos Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of South Dos Palos includes 44.41% other race, 38.97% White, 5.25% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Other race (44.41%)

White (38.97%)

Two or more races (11.36%)

Black or African American (5.25%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Other race72744.41%
White63838.97%
Two or more races18611.36%
Black or African American865.25%

South 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

South Dos Palos' average per capita income is $42,788. Household income levels show a median of $55,288. The poverty rate stands at 35.19%.

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
Households$55,288$78,506
Families-$76,564
Married Families--
Non Families--

$42,788

Average Income

$55,288

Median Household Income

35.19%

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)