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South Dos Palos

California · 1,102 residents · 1.538 sq mi
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Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 283 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $324,500. The poverty rate of 47.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 154%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,102
−20%since 2000
from 1,385 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
717 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 901 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
+55%since 2000
from 22.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8471K2K2K3K1990201020202024South Dos Palos
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$15,180
+112%since 2000
from $7,170 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
47.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 42.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.522
+61%since 2010
from 0.324 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction20.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$324,500
+154%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,585
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
59.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.3%
+53.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7%(97)
Black15.8%(219)
Hispanic / Latino74.2%(1,027)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.9%(664)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.9%(131)
Black1.9%(21)
Hispanic / Latino86.2%(950)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30.3%(334)
Diversity Score
30
−37%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.8%
+54.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+65%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 92.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.3%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
Foreign born
31.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−52.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
1.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2012
from 4.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−72.2 ptssince 2013
from 74.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.6%
+34.0 ptssince 2017
from 38.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.4%
+31.9 ptssince 2016
from 18.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
47.8%
−33.7 ptssince 2016
from 81.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Dos Palos, California?

South Dos Palos, California has about 1,102 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is South Dos Palos, California expensive?

In South Dos Palos, California, the median home is worth about $324,500, and the typical rent is about $1,585 a month.

How educated are people in South Dos Palos, California?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in South Dos Palos, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 47.5% of people in South Dos Palos, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Dos Palos, California grown since 1990?

Yes, South Dos Palos, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 228 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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