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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Dos Palos

California · 1,330 residents · 1.538 sq mi
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South Dos Palos has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,992. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $52,400. At a median age of 19.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 19.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% 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

1,330
−4%vs 2000
vs 1,385 in 2000
1990 – 2024
865 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 901 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
19.9
−12%vs 2000
vs 22.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8471K2K2K3K1990201020202024South Dos Palos
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,992
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $18,500 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2023
$4,945
−31%vs 2000
vs $7,170 in 2000
US average: $14,340
38.9%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 42.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$52,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$311
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $470 in 2000
US average: $450
43.9%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 45.9% in 2000
56.1% rent
3.1
−19%vs 2000
vs 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic20.8%(277)
Black18.4%(245)
Hispanic / Latino69.3%(922)
Asian0%(0)
Other60.8%(808)
Diversity Score84.6%(1,125)
85
+76%vs 2000
vs 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.6%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
23.7%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.7 min
+26%vs 2000
vs 18.0 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 South Dos Palos, California?

South Dos Palos, California has about 1,330 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in South Dos Palos, California earns about $16,992 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Dos Palos, California expensive?

In South Dos Palos, California, the median home is worth about $52,400, and the typical rent is about $311 a month.

How educated are people in South Dos Palos, California?

About 3.6% 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 38.9% of people in South Dos Palos, 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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