Los Banos is a city located in Merced County California. Los Banos has a 2024 population of 49,508. Los Banos is currently growing at a rate of 1.97% annually and its population has increased by 8.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 45,687 in 2020.
The average household income in Los Banos is $86,415 with a poverty rate of 15.01%. The median age in Los Banos is 29.2 years: 29.8 years for males, and 28 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Los Banos was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,482 | 47.15% |
| Other race | 15,759 | 34.59% |
| Two or more races | 4,916 | 10.79% |
| Native American | 1,189 | 2.61% |
| Black or African American | 1,074 | 2.36% |
| Asian | 996 | 2.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 144 | 0.32% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,336 | 3.68 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Married | 6,953 | 4.29 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
| Non Family | 2,486 | 1.28 | 50.1 | 49.9 |
| Female | 1,875 | 4.24 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Male | 1,022 | 4.36 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
4.16
Average Family Size
3.68
Average Household Size
58.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,051 | 11.94% |
| Associates Degree | 1,394 | 5.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,321 | 9.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 740 | 2.9% |
| High School Graduate | 8,590 | 33.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,242 | 16.6% |
| Some College | 5,217 | 20.41% |
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 | 16,826 | 10,416 | 1,006 |
| Other Race | 8,569 | 4,825 | 299 |
| White | 6,656 | 5,871 | 1,609 |
| 2+ Races | 2,493 | 1,967 | 283 |
| Asian | 845 | 772 | 248 |
| Native American | 609 | 579 | 166 |
| Black | 609 | 593 | 50 |
| Islander | 60 | 60 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 41.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,287 | $85,946 | $66,932 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,021 | $0 | $101,320 |
| High School Graduate | $45,646 | $51,380 | $26,397 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,296 | $45,130 | $28,558 |
| Overall | $45,587 | $51,886 | $31,327 |
| Some College | $45,978 | $62,559 | $37,352 |
$45,587
Average Earnings
$51,886
Average Male
$31,327
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
47.08% of Los Banos residents speak only English, while 52.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 49.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 33,125 | 4,804 | 14.5% |
| Other | 15,748 | 2,374 | 15.07% |
| White | 8,997 | 1,588 | 17.65% |
| Multiple | 4,849 | 1,115 | 22.99% |
| Native | 1,189 | 479 | 40.29% |
| Asian | 993 | 176 | 17.72% |
| Black | 1,074 | 136 | 12.66% |
15.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.96%
Male Poverty Rate
19.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Los Banos is Native, with 40.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Los Banos is Black, with 12.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.02% |
| High School | 14.36% |
| Some College | 8.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 24.27% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.44% |
| Female Employed | 6.46% |
| Male Employed | 5.11% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,820 | $92,713 |
| Households | $76,164 | $86,415 |
| Married Families | $86,993 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,090 | $49,669 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.5%
Male Marriage Rate
51.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,359
Number of Veterans
1,245
Male Veterans
114
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 507 |
| First Gulf War | 348 |
| Second Gulf War | 232 |
| Korea | 142 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 373 |
| 35 to 54 | 372 |
| 75+ | 342 |
| 55 to 64 | 247 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,043 | 7.45% |
| Hispanic | 478 | 2.33% |
| Native American | 100 | 14.14% |
| Asian | 85 | 10.02% |
| 2+ Races | 62 | 2.01% |
| Black | 41 | 5.47% |
| Other Race | 28 | 0.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.4%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
63.83%
Born in Los Banos
73.16%
Native Born
26.84%
Foreign Born
15.51%
Non Citizen
11.33%
Naturalized
73.16% of Los Banos residents were born in the United States, with 63.83% having been born in California. 15.51% 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 | 54,285 | 956 | 1.79% |
| 2028 | 53,329 | 955 | 1.82% |
| 2027 | 52,374 | 955 | 1.86% |
| 2026 | 51,419 | 956 | 1.89% |
| 2025 | 50,463 | 955 | 1.93% |
| 2024 | 49,508 | 955 | 1.97% |
| 2023 | 48,553 | 597 | 1.24% |
| 2022 | 47,956 | 1,013 | 2.16% |
| 2021 | 46,943 | 1,256 | 2.75% |
| 2020 | 45,687 | 5,257 | 13% |
| 2019 | 40,430 | 816 | 2.06% |
| 2018 | 39,614 | 895 | 2.31% |
| 2017 | 38,719 | 802 | 2.12% |
| 2016 | 37,917 | 505 | 1.35% |
| 2015 | 37,412 | 350 | 0.94% |
| 2014 | 37,062 | 162 | 0.44% |
| 2013 | 36,900 | 86 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 36,814 | 132 | 0.36% |
| 2011 | 36,682 | 515 | 1.42% |
| 2010 | 36,167 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 25,869 | 11,350 | 78.17% |
| 1990 | 14,519 | 4,178 | 40.4% |
| 1980 | 10,341 | 1,153 | 12.55% |
| 1970 | 9,188 | 3,916 | 74.28% |
| 1960 | 5,272 | 1,404 | 36.3% |
| 1950 | 3,868 | 1,654 | 74.71% |
| 1940 | 2,214 | 339 | 18.08% |
| 1930 | 1,875 | 599 | 46.94% |
| 1920 | 1,276 | 531 | 71.28% |
| 1910 | 745 | -53,540 | -98.63% |