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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Dos Palos

California · 4,581 residents · 1.349 sq mi
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Dos Palos has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,147. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $88,500. At a median age of 30.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,581
+12%since 1990
from 4,080 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,396 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 3,024 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.3
+7%since 1990
from 28.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Dos Palos
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,147
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,330 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,163
+24%since 1990
from $10,589 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.8%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 22.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$510
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $416 in 1990
US average: $602
63.3%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 64.5% in 1990
36.7% rent
3.0
−3%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(2,494)
Black7.7%(316)
Hispanic / Latino38.2%(1,559)
Asian0.4%(16)
Diversity Score84.4%(3,444)
2000
White, non-Hispanic39.8%(1,821)
Black4.1%(186)
Hispanic / Latino54.2%(2,482)
Asian0.6%(27)
Diversity Score66.7%(3,056)
67
−21%since 1990
from 84 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.3%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
56.8%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 58.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
+16%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dos Palos, California?

Dos Palos, California has about 4,581 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Dos Palos, California earns about $29,147 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dos Palos, California expensive?

In Dos Palos, California, the median home is worth about $88,500, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Dos Palos, California?

About 4.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dos Palos, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dos Palos, California?

About 22.8% of people in Dos Palos, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dos Palos, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Dos Palos, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 501 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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