Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Dos Palos, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,765

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

70.6%4,068

White

17%981

Two or More

6.8%391

Asian

4.5%259

Black

1.1%64

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%104

High School Diploma

33.6%1,313

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%216

Some College (1+ yr)

9.8%381

Associate's Degree

9.5%372

Bachelor's Degree

9.4%369

Master's Degree

1.5%58

Professional Degree

0.4%15

HS or Higher

72.4%

BA or Higher

11.3%

Graduate+

1.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$299,500

Median Renti

$1,125

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.2%1,264

Renter-Occupied

39.8%835

Total Units

2,121

Homeownership

60.2%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

1.7%22

$50K–$100K

1.2%15

$150K–$200K

1.3%17

$200K–$300K

46%582

$300K–$500K

36.3%459

$500K–$1M

12.7%160

$1M+

0.7%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

216

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

152

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

139

$1,500–$2,000

152

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

4%84

2000–2009

16.9%358

1990–1999

13.7%290

1980–1989

8.3%175

1970–1979

19.1%405

1960–1969

8.2%173

1950–1959

5.8%124

1940–1949

7.3%155

1939 or earlier

16.8%357

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

63.7%1,337

Electricity

32.2%675

Bottled/LP Gas

2.3%49

Wood

1.1%23

Coal

0.4%9

Solar

0.3%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,367

Mean Household Incomei

$60,552

Per Capita Incomei

$22,715

Poverty Ratei

17.5%

Unemploymenti

9.4%

Labor Forcei

2,221

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

16.2%341

$10K–$15K

2.1%44

$15K–$20K

7.8%164

$20K–$25K

12.6%265

$25K–$30K

1%21

$30K–$35K

3.1%65

$35K–$40K

4.1%87

$40K–$45K

3.7%78

$45K–$50K

3.8%80

$50K–$60K

9.2%193

$60K–$75K

14.5%305

$75K–$100K

4.8%100

$100K–$125K

4.1%87

$125K–$150K

3.1%65

$150K–$200K

6.2%131

$200K+

3.5%73

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$367/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

24 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing11 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers23 homes74% occupied$367/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $42,367/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

94%

Very low income$13K–$21K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

71% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

76% of subsidized households are minority

88% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

88% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,81131.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,408

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,948

Avg. Commutei

28.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,013

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

88(2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87%Insured

13%Uninsured