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 $65,196 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.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dos Palos was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 2,317 | 40.25% |
| White | 2,301 | 39.97% |
| Two or more races | 706 | 12.26% |
| Asian | 252 | 4.38% |
| Native American | 125 | 2.17% |
| Black or African American | 56 | 0.97% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,974 | 2.91 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Married | 916 | 3.39 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Non Family | 516 | 1.09 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Female | 306 | 3.87 | 47.7 | 52.3 |
| Male | 236 | 3.75 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.91
Average Household Size
56.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 509 | 13.36% |
| Associates Degree | 319 | 8.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 366 | 9.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 74 | 1.94% |
| High School Graduate | 1,274 | 33.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 705 | 18.5% |
| Some College | 564 | 14.8% |
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 | 2,543 | 1,397 | 47 |
| Other Race | 1,412 | 713 | 16 |
| White | 866 | 807 | 170 |
| 2+ Races | 314 | 230 | 22 |
| Asian | 203 | 203 | 153 |
| Native American | 69 | 22 | 0 |
| Black | 56 | 56 | 56 |
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 | $117,574 | $0 | $117,941 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,490 | $24,545 | $19,792 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,037 | $44,750 | $13,851 |
| Overall | $39,488 | $48,091 | $22,612 |
| Some College | $53,594 | $68,092 | $23,224 |
$39,488
Average Earnings
$48,091
Average Male
$22,612
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
46.13% of Dos Palos residents speak only English, while 53.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 46.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,149 | 730 | 17.59% |
| Other | 2,305 | 490 | 21.26% |
| White | 993 | 113 | 11.38% |
| Multiple | 706 | 59 | 8.36% |
| Native | 125 | 41 | 32.8% |
14.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.33%
Male Poverty Rate
18.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dos Palos is Native, with 32.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dos Palos is Multiple, with 8.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.61% |
| Some College | 17.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.63% |
| Female Employed | 6.39% |
| Male Employed | 1.46% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,222 | $74,283 |
| Households | $50,556 | $65,196 |
| Married Families | $49,150 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,763 | $35,096 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
38.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
95
Number of Veterans
95
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 42 |
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 3.62% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 6.61% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 0.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.7%
Labor Force Participation
37.6%
Employment Rate
14.1%
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
58.26%
Born in Dos Palos
67.52%
Native Born
32.48%
Foreign Born
18.34%
Non Citizen
14.14%
Naturalized
67.52% of Dos Palos residents were born in the United States, with 58.26% having been born in California. 18.34% 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% |