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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Los Banos

California · 14,519 residents · 9.997 sq mi
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Los Banos has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,649. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 11,350 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $110,100. Households here earn about 31% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

14,519
−44%vs 2000
vs 25,869 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,452 / sq mi
−44%vs 2000
vs 2,588 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.8
+4%vs 2000
vs 29.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
11K21K31K41K51K1990201020202024Los Banos
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,649
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,690 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,345
−27%vs 2000
vs $15,582 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.4%
+7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$110,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $138,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$410
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $562 in 2000
US average: $450
60.1%
−7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.9% in 2000
39.9% rent
4.5
+41%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.8%(10,290)
Black3.9%(1,007)
Hispanic / Latino50.4%(13,048)
Asian2.1%(552)
Other0%
Diversity Score69%(17,862)
1990
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(10,249)
Black2.7%(392)
Hispanic / Latino35.3%(5,119)
Asian1.8%(258)
Other24.9%(3,620)
Diversity Score78.1%(11,345)
78
+13%vs 2000
vs 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.0%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.1%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
−52%vs 2000
vs 36.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Banos, California?

Los Banos, California has about 14,519 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Los Banos, California?

The typical household in Los Banos, California earns about $24,649 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Los Banos, California expensive?

In Los Banos, California, the median home is worth about $110,100, and the typical rent is about $410 a month.

How educated are people in Los Banos, California?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Los Banos, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Los Banos, California?

About 19.4% of people in Los Banos, 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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