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 $83,405 with a poverty rate of 16.17%. The median age in Los Banos is 30.4 years: 30.9 years for males, and 28.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Los Banos was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 19,048 | 40.72% |
| White | 17,979 | 38.44% |
| Two or more races | 5,966 | 12.75% |
| Native American | 1,762 | 3.77% |
| Asian | 1,141 | 2.44% |
| Black or African American | 872 | 1.86% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.02% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,388 | 3.48 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Married | 7,024 | 4.26 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Non Family | 3,365 | 1.25 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
| Female | 1,963 | 4.08 | 39.6 | 60.4 |
| Male | 1,036 | 4.31 | 67 | 33 |
4.12
Average Family Size
3.48
Average Household Size
58.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,032 | 11.18% |
| Associates Degree | 1,398 | 5.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,583 | 9.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 989 | 3.65% |
| High School Graduate | 8,912 | 32.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,815 | 17.75% |
| Some College | 5,400 | 19.9% |
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 | 18,009 | 11,089 | 1,149 |
| Other Race | 10,745 | 6,008 | 469 |
| White | 6,771 | 5,978 | 1,848 |
| 2+ Races | 3,249 | 2,552 | 337 |
| Asian | 860 | 778 | 381 |
| Native American | 778 | 729 | 223 |
| Black | 650 | 619 | 44 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 44.3%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,034 | $90,793 | $70,965 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,734 | $0 | $106,280 |
| High School Graduate | $41,983 | $52,031 | $28,139 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,913 | $43,256 | $24,889 |
| Overall | $45,289 | $52,835 | $31,918 |
| Some College | $48,705 | $65,220 | $40,226 |
$45,289
Average Earnings
$52,835
Average Male
$31,918
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
47.8% of Los Banos residents speak only English, while 52.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 48.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 34,132 | 5,458 | 15.99% |
| Other | 19,021 | 3,183 | 16.73% |
| White | 9,017 | 1,662 | 18.43% |
| Multiple | 5,900 | 1,210 | 20.51% |
| Native | 1,762 | 407 | 23.1% |
| Asian | 1,140 | 129 | 11.32% |
| Black | 872 | 97 | 11.12% |
16.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.45%
Male Poverty Rate
20.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Los Banos is Native, with 23.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Los Banos is Black, with 11.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.01% |
| High School | 15.66% |
| Some College | 8.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 44.53% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.82% |
| Female Employed | 9.89% |
| Male Employed | 5.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,794 | $90,826 |
| Households | $70,893 | $83,405 |
| Married Families | $86,396 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,041 | $53,484 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.0%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,115
Number of Veterans
1,013
Male Veterans
102
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 473 |
| First Gulf War | 206 |
| Second Gulf War | 178 |
| Korea | 73 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 387 |
| 75+ | 272 |
| 35 to 54 | 228 |
| 55 to 64 | 180 |
| 18 to 34 | 48 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 740 | 6.03% |
| Hispanic | 429 | 1.94% |
| 2+ Races | 103 | 2.57% |
| Native American | 96 | 10.02% |
| Asian | 82 | 9.32% |
| Other Race | 78 | 0.6% |
| Black | 16 | 2.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.3%
Employment Rate
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
62.5%
Born in Los Banos
72.43%
Native Born
27.57%
Foreign Born
16.9%
Non Citizen
10.67%
Naturalized
72.43% of Los Banos residents were born in the United States, with 62.5% having been born in California. 16.9% 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% |