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The City of Dos Palos had a population of 5,402 as of July 1, 2019. Dos Palos ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in California. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Dos Palos is located at latitude 36.9861 and longitude -120.6266 in Merced County. The formal boundaries for the City of Dos Palos encompass a land area of 1.35 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Merced County is in the Pacific time zone (GMT -8). The elevation is 118 feet.
While the primary coordinates for City of Dos Palos are located in Merced County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Fresno County.
The City of Dos Palos (GNIS ID: 2410348) has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
California is one of 20 states where Census County Divisions (CCDs) are used for statistical tracking of subdivisions within each county. The City of Dos Palos is located within Dos Palos CCD of Merced County.
Alternate Unofficial Names for Dos Palos: Dospalos.
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HOUSING AFFORDABILITY INDEX | |
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| Dos Palos, CA Housing Affordability Index is 132 State of California Housing Affordability Index is 67 |
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| The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability. | |
WEALTH INDEX | |
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| Dos Palos, CA Wealth Index is 43 State of California Wealth Index is 123 |
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| The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level. | |
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POPULATION | |
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| Total Population | 5,402 |
| Population in Households | 5,368 |
| Population in Familes | 4,766 |
| Population in Group Qrtrs | 34 |
| Population Density | 4,004 |
| Diversity Index1 | 76 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $48,656 |
| Average Household Income | $56,605 |
| Per Capita Income | $17,379 |
| Wealth Index3 | 43 |
HOUSING | |
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| Total Housing Units | 1,817 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 924 (50.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 732 (40.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 162 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $197,543 |
| Housing Affordability Index2 | 132 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,655 |
| Average Household Size | 3.24 |
| Family Households | 1,301 |
| Average Family Size | 4 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2010-2019 | 2019-2024 |
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| Population | 0.95% | 0.98% |
| Households | 1.06% | 1.04% |
| Families | 1.08% | 1.02% |
| Median Household Income | 1.59% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.82% |
The table below compares Dos Palos to the other 1,521 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in California by rank and percentile using July 1, 2019 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
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| Total Population | # 633 | 58th |
| Population Density | # 320 | 79th |
| Diversity Index | # 499 | 67th |
| Median Household Income | # 1138 | 25th |
| Per Capita Income | # 1322 | 13th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE California Census Data Comparison Tool.
