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Dos Palos Y

California · 273 residents · 1.57 sq mi
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With 273 people, Dos Palos Y is a city in California. The median age is 55.5, about 17 years above the US median. 63% of locals were born outside the United States. Owners hold 36% of the housing stock. Households here earn about 64% less than in California as a whole. Median household income is $35,368, under the $82,259 national median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
36% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

273
+19%since 2023
from 230 in 2023
2010 – 2024
174 / sq mi
+19%since 2023
from 147 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
55.5
−1%since 2023
from 55.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.57 sq mi
Population, 20102024
147195243291339201020202024Dos Palos Y
2024273
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.8%(13)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144%(11)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.6%(18)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.6%(37)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.4%(31)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6424.2%(66)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7424.9%(68)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410.6%(29)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$35,368
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $36,406 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$20,921
−1%since 2023
from $21,211 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
5.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
11.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.205
−24%since 2023
from 0.271 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade31.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade30.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing9.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$705
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $634 in 2023
US average: $1,442
36.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 33.9% in 2023
64.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.70 people
−8%since 2023
from 1.85 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
50.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
22.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 31.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic20%(46)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino60%(138)
Asian0%(0)
Other20%(46)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.9%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino61.2%(167)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.9%(57)
69
−2%since 2023
from 70 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican61.2%(167)
Section 05

Education

34.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 68.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
9.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
−8%since 2023
from 16.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
62.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
9.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
28.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
10.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

37.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 35.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
58.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 62.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
78.0%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 64.3% in 2023
44.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 35.7% in 2023
62.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
32.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
67.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 71.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
29.2%
US average: 95.5%
86.5%
US average: 87.7%
47.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 46.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
52.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 53.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.9%(37)
Married53.9%(69)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced17.2%(22)
Women 15+
Never married7.4%(9)
Married47.1%(57)
Widowed45.5%(55)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

3.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
20.9%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
30.8%
US average: 13.8%
32.2%
US average: 18.4%
58.6%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
30.8%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
65.9%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dos Palos Y, California?

Dos Palos Y, California has about 273 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dos Palos Y, California?

The typical household in Dos Palos Y, California earns about $35,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dos Palos Y, California expensive?

In Dos Palos Y, California, the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in Dos Palos Y, California?

About 34.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dos Palos Y, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dos Palos Y, California?

About 11.7% of people in Dos Palos Y, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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