Atwater is a city located in Merced County California. Atwater has a 2024 population of 32,092. Atwater is currently growing at a rate of 0.12% annually and its population has increased by 0.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 31,931 in 2020.
The average household income in Atwater is $82,701 with a poverty rate of 17.49%. The median age in Atwater is 33.5 years: 30.8 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Atwater was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,497 | 45.53% |
| Other race | 10,951 | 34.39% |
| Two or more races | 2,594 | 8.15% |
| Asian | 1,648 | 5.18% |
| Black or African American | 1,446 | 4.54% |
| Native American | 370 | 1.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 335 | 1.05% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,248 | 3.09 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
| Married | 4,868 | 3.77 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Non Family | 2,351 | 1.23 | 40.3 | 59.7 |
| Female | 2,117 | 3.33 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Male | 912 | 3.68 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
3.47
Average Family Size
3.09
Average Household Size
53.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,262 | 11.37% |
| Associates Degree | 1,668 | 8.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,332 | 11.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 597 | 3% |
| High School Graduate | 5,201 | 26.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,239 | 16.28% |
| Some College | 4,597 | 23.11% |
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 | 10,063 | 6,028 | 846 |
| White | 7,166 | 6,290 | 1,445 |
| Other Race | 6,349 | 3,197 | 364 |
| 2+ Races | 1,260 | 939 | 307 |
| Asian | 1,088 | 692 | 273 |
| Black | 1,056 | 984 | 206 |
| Native American | 194 | 142 | 0 |
| Islander | 150 | 123 | 41 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 93.18%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 27.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,494 | $71,071 | $50,436 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,900 | $129,375 | $68,207 |
| High School Graduate | $44,743 | $47,357 | $39,221 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,993 | $33,771 | $22,448 |
| Overall | $41,206 | $47,340 | $34,283 |
| Some College | $45,055 | $57,465 | $35,377 |
$41,206
Average Earnings
$47,340
Average Male
$34,283
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
53.26% of Atwater residents speak only English, while 46.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 40.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 17,720 | 3,731 | 21.06% |
| Other | 10,799 | 2,269 | 21.01% |
| White | 9,534 | 1,190 | 12.48% |
| Multiple | 2,590 | 327 | 12.63% |
| Asian | 1,648 | 266 | 16.14% |
| Black | 1,408 | 263 | 18.68% |
| Native | 366 | 56 | 15.3% |
17.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.15%
Male Poverty Rate
17.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Atwater is Hispanic, with 21.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Atwater is White, with 12.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.35% |
| High School | 18.38% |
| Some College | 9.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 24.43% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.1% |
| Male Employed | 6.71% |
| Female Employed | 5.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,852 | $89,409 |
| Households | $64,195 | $82,701 |
| Married Families | $90,950 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,573 | $49,110 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,404
Number of Veterans
1,121
Male Veterans
283
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 603 |
| First Gulf War | 318 |
| Second Gulf War | 237 |
| Korea | 124 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 426 |
| 55 to 64 | 353 |
| 75+ | 321 |
| 35 to 54 | 220 |
| 18 to 34 | 84 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 899 | 8.26% |
| Hispanic | 337 | 2.86% |
| Black | 194 | 15.81% |
| Other Race | 145 | 1.96% |
| 2+ Races | 115 | 7.6% |
| Asian | 35 | 2.89% |
| Native American | 13 | 5.49% |
| Islander | 3 | 2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
11%
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
64.56%
Born in Atwater
77.8%
Native Born
22.2%
Foreign Born
13.39%
Non Citizen
8.81%
Naturalized
77.8% of Atwater residents were born in the United States, with 64.56% having been born in California. 13.39% 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 | 32,293 | 40 | 0.12% |
| 2028 | 32,253 | 40 | 0.12% |
| 2027 | 32,213 | 41 | 0.13% |
| 2026 | 32,172 | 40 | 0.12% |
| 2025 | 32,132 | 40 | 0.12% |
| 2024 | 32,092 | 40 | 0.12% |
| 2023 | 32,052 | -167 | -0.52% |
| 2022 | 32,219 | 53 | 0.16% |
| 2021 | 32,166 | 235 | 0.74% |
| 2020 | 31,931 | 1,290 | 4.21% |
| 2019 | 30,641 | 90 | 0.29% |
| 2018 | 30,551 | 261 | 0.86% |
| 2017 | 30,290 | 426 | 1.43% |
| 2016 | 29,864 | 268 | 0.91% |
| 2015 | 29,596 | 226 | 0.77% |
| 2014 | 29,370 | 138 | 0.47% |
| 2013 | 29,232 | 63 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 29,169 | 221 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 28,948 | 334 | 1.17% |
| 2010 | 28,614 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 23,113 | 831 | 3.73% |
| 1990 | 22,282 | 4,752 | 27.11% |
| 1980 | 17,530 | 5,890 | 50.6% |
| 1970 | 11,640 | 4,322 | 59.06% |
| 1960 | 7,318 | 4,462 | 156.23% |
| 1950 | 2,856 | 1,621 | 131.26% |
| 1940 | 1,235 | 318 | 34.68% |
| 1930 | 917 | -31,376 | -97.16% |