South Dos Palos is a CDP located in Merced County California. South Dos Palos has a 2024 population of 1,452. South Dos Palos is currently declining at a rate of -0.82% annually but its population has increased by 24.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,167 in 2020.
The average household income in South Dos Palos is $74,309 with a poverty rate of 27.85%. The median age in South Dos Palos is 36.9 years: 40.4 years for males, and 35.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Dos Palos was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 607 | 41.12% |
| Other race | 598 | 40.51% |
| Two or more races | 153 | 10.37% |
| Black or African American | 118 | 7.99% |
| 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 | 459 | 3.22 | 43.4 | 56.6 |
| Female | 201 | 3.11 | 30.3 | 69.7 |
| Married | 147 | 3.95 | 37.4 | 62.6 |
| Non Family | 72 | 0 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Male | 39 | 5.05 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
3.4
Average Family Size
3.22
Average Household Size
43.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 191 | 21.36% |
| Associates Degree | 45 | 5.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 40 | 4.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 18 | 2.01% |
| High School Graduate | 344 | 38.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 138 | 15.44% |
| Some College | 118 | 13.2% |
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 | 640 | 381 | 25 |
| Other Race | 322 | 167 | 0 |
| White | 136 | 95 | 33 |
| Black | 118 | 89 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 74 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,235 | $98,032 | $40,385 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,951 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $0 | $21,738 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$21,738
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.24% of South Dos Palos residents speak only English, while 49.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 49.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,188 | 356 | 29.97% |
| Other | 598 | 215 | 35.95% |
| White | 170 | 55 | 32.35% |
27.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.26%
Male Poverty Rate
27.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Dos Palos is Other, with 35.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Dos Palos is Hispanic, with 29.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 55.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 68.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.47% |
| High School | 31.98% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 46.88% |
| Female Unemployed | 46.84% |
| Female Employed | 12.99% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $78,328 |
| Households | - | $74,309 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $37,501 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.8%
Male Marriage Rate
17.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
69
Number of Veterans
20
Male Veterans
49
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 69 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 49 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 69 | 7.69% |
| White | 49 | 9.66% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.5%
Labor Force Participation
42.3%
Employment Rate
17.8%
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
70.19%
Born in South Dos Palos
72.15%
Native Born
27.85%
Foreign Born
18.36%
Non Citizen
9.49%
Naturalized
72.15% of South Dos Palos residents were born in the United States, with 70.19% having been born in California. 18.36% 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 | 1,452 | -12 | -0.82% |
| 2023 | 1,464 | -12 | -0.81% |
| 2022 | 1,476 | 473 | 47.16% |
| 2021 | 1,003 | -164 | -14.05% |
| 2020 | 1,167 | -589 | -33.54% |
| 2019 | 1,756 | 74 | 4.4% |
| 2018 | 1,682 | -519 | -23.58% |
| 2017 | 2,201 | -367 | -14.29% |
| 2016 | 2,568 | 31 | 1.22% |
| 2015 | 2,537 | 73 | 2.96% |
| 2014 | 2,464 | 172 | 7.5% |
| 2013 | 2,292 | 299 | 15% |
| 2012 | 1,993 | -151 | -7.04% |
| 2011 | 2,144 | 524 | 32.35% |
| 2010 | 1,620 | 0 | 0% |