Dos Palos CCD, California
Dos Palos CCD profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Dos Palos CCD is a geographic entity located in Merced County, California. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 9,314. The land area covers 100.10 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,314 | ±684 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 37 yrs | ±2.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,344 | ±341 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,415 | ±338 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,344 | ±341 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 71 | ±59 |
| Median Home Value | $316,500 | ±$40,597 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,052 | ±$249 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $44,712 | ±$9,486 |
| Per Capita Income | $20,977 | ±$3,287 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.5% | ±6.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,087 | ±657 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.1% | ±3.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,233 | ±476 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 71.1% | ±6.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 296,774 (2024)
ID: 161105
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE
2222 M ST, MERCED CA 95340
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Chowchilla, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Firebaugh, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Dos Palos, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Dos Palos, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Los Banos, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Los Banos, CA | |
| Alternative School Nearby | KG-12 | Los Banos, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | M | Dos Palos, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Dos Palos, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Dos Palos, CA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sierra College of Beauty
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College Vocational | 20.4 mi away | 1340 W 18th St, Merced, CA, 95340 |
2097232989
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DOS PALOS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 2002 ALMOND, DOS PALOS, CA, 93620 |
(209) 392-2155
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Milan Institute-Merced
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College Vocational | 21.8 mi away | 780 Loughborough Drive, Merced, CA, 95340-2626 |
2092309420
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LOS BANOS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 1312 SEVENTH ST., LOS BANOS, CA, 93635 |
(209) 826-5254
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Merced College
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College | 22.7 mi away | 3600 M St, Merced, CA, 95348-2806 |
2093846000
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FIREBAUGH BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 15.8 mi away | 900 O ST., FIREBAUGH, CA, 93622 |
(559) 600-9274
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MERCED COUNTY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 20.7 mi away | 2100 O ST., MERCED, CA, 95340 |
(209) 500-7249
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MERCED COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 20.7 mi away | 2100 O ST., MERCED, CA, 95340 |
(209) 385-7484
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SANTA NELLA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 21.1 mi away | 29188 W. CENTINELLA AVE., GUSTINE, CA, 95322 |
(209) 826-6059
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CHOWCHILLA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 21.9 mi away | 300 KINGS AVE., CHOWCHILLA, CA, 93610 |
(559) 665-2630
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LOS BANOS, CA US, located 12.4 miles from Dos Palos CCD. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55.6° | 39.3° | 47.5° | 2.07" | 0.0" |
| February | 61.7° | 42.5° | 52.1° | 1.83" | 0.0" |
| March | 67.7° | 46.1° | 56.9° | 1.34" | 0.0" |
| April | 73.3° | 49.4° | 61.3° | 0.65" | 0.0" |
| May | 81.2° | 55.2° | 68.2° | 0.46" | 0.0" |
| June | 88.9° | 60.4° | 74.6° | 0.08" | 0.0" |
| July | 94.6° | 63.8° | 79.2° | 0.02" | 0.0" |
| August | 93.9° | 62.8° | 78.3° | 0.01" | 0.0" |
| September | 89.6° | 60.1° | 74.9° | 0.05" | 0.0" |
| October | 79.2° | 52.7° | 66.0° | 0.46" | 0.0" |
| November | 65.5° | 44.3° | 54.9° | 0.85" | 0.0" |
| December | 55.8° | 38.4° | 47.1° | 1.66" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dos Palos Y CDP | CDP | 0.8 mi | — |
| Dos Palos city | City | 3.5 mi | — |
| South Dos Palos CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| El Nido CDP | CDP | 10.4 mi | — |
| Los Banos city | City | 10.9 mi | — |
| Volta CDP | CDP | 15.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 0604790720. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.