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Dos Palos

California · 4,950 residents · 1.349 sq mi
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Dos Palos has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,121. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $179,800. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,950
+8%since 2000
from 4,581 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,669 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 3,396 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.3
+3%since 2000
from 30.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Dos Palos
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,121
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,147 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,761
+5%since 2000
from $13,163 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,800
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.6%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
38.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+48%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.8%(1,821)
Black4.1%(186)
Hispanic / Latino54.2%(2,482)
Asian0.6%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.7%(3,056)
2010
White, non-Hispanic32.5%(1,608)
Black2.7%(133)
Hispanic / Latino62.1%(3,075)
Asian0.7%(33)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.9%(3,014)
Diversity Score
61
−9%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.7 min
+82%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.5%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
21.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.2%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dos Palos, California?

Dos Palos, California has about 4,950 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dos Palos, California earns about $40,121 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 $179,800, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Dos Palos, California?

About 6.8% 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 18.0% 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 870 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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