Snelling is a CDP located in Merced County California. Snelling has a 2024 population of 169. Snelling is currently declining at a rate of -2.87% annually but its population has increased by 46.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 115 in 2020.
The average household income in Snelling is $59,518 with a poverty rate of 7.22%. The median age in Snelling is 32.1 years: 29.5 years for males, and 32.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Snelling was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 182 | 68.68% |
| Other race | 69 | 26.04% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 5.28% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 108 | 2.45 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Non Family | 37 | 1.11 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Married | 35 | 3.34 | 60 | 40 |
| Male | 24 | 3.13 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 12 | 2.67 | 16.7 | 83.3 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
60.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 18.83% |
| Associates Degree | 17 | 11.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 7.14% |
| High School Graduate | 33 | 21.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 1.95% |
| Some College | 61 | 39.61% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 112 | 93 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 42 | 29 | 0 |
| Other Race | 26 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 83.04%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 9.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,781 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $52,500 | $52,500 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,125 | $44,875 | $33,654 |
| Some College | $47,969 | $0 | $0 |
$43,125
Average Earnings
$44,875
Average Male
$33,654
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.53% of Snelling residents speak only English, while 30.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 102 | 10 | 9.8% |
| White | 147 | 9 | 6.12% |
| Other | 67 | 2 | 2.99% |
7.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
0%
Male Poverty Rate
16.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Snelling is Hispanic, with 9.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Snelling is Other, with 2.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 21.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.25% |
| High School | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 75% |
| Female Employed | 8.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,906 | $64,306 |
| Households | $48,125 | $59,518 |
| Married Families | $71,406 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,979 | $33,986 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.0%
Male Marriage Rate
34.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
19
Number of Veterans
19
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 13.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48%
Labor Force Participation
42.2%
Employment Rate
12.2%
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
87.17%
Born in Snelling
95.09%
Native Born
4.91%
Foreign Born
4.91%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
95.09% of Snelling residents were born in the United States, with 87.17% having been born in California. 4.91% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 169 | -5 | -2.87% |
| 2023 | 174 | -4 | -2.25% |
| 2022 | 178 | 34 | 23.61% |
| 2021 | 144 | 29 | 25.22% |
| 2020 | 115 | -4 | -3.36% |
| 2019 | 119 | 18 | 17.82% |
| 2018 | 101 | -14 | -12.17% |
| 2017 | 115 | -16 | -12.21% |
| 2016 | 131 | 27 | 25.96% |
| 2015 | 104 | -12 | -10.34% |
| 2014 | 116 | 10 | 9.43% |
| 2013 | 106 | -6 | -5.36% |
| 2012 | 112 | 15 | 15.46% |
| 2011 | 97 | -134 | -58.01% |
| 2010 | 231 | 0 | 0% |