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Dos Palos Y

California · 310 residents · 1.565 sq mi
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Dos Palos Y has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,474. Population has grown 35% since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $155,600. The poverty rate of 37.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 79% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
310
+35%since 2019
from 229 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
198 / sq mi
+35%since 2019
from 146 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
−22%since 2019
from 44.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
147195243291339201020202024Dos Palos Y
2024273
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,474
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $16,628 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,998
−7%since 2019
from $11,877 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2019
from 29.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing60.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction60.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $157,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$705
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $696 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 55.3% in 2019
50.4% rent
Afford Score
9.4
Unchangedsince 2019
from 9.5 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic27.1%(62)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino72.9%(167)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.4%(113)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.2%(75)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino70.6%(219)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.5%(150)
Diversity Score
49
−2%since 2019
from 49 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
46.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 46.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 71.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
47.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2019
from 38.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
38.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2019
from 30.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 35.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 59.0% in 2019
Female
36.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 41.0% in 2019
Foreign born
50.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 50.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 18.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dos Palos Y, California?

Dos Palos Y, California has about 310 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dos Palos Y, California earns about $16,474 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 median home is worth about $155,600, and the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in Dos Palos Y, California?

About 0.0% 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 37.4% 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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