South Dos Palos, California
South Dos Palos, California | |
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 Location in Merced County and the state of California | |
  South Dos Palos Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 36°57′52″N 120°39′12″W / 36.96444°N 120.65333°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Merced |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.538 sq mi (3.984 km2) |
| • Land | 1.538 sq mi (3.984 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Population (2020)[3] | |
• Total | 1,747 |
| • Density | 1,100/sq mi (440/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 93665 |
| Area code | 209 |
| FIPS code | 06-72954 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0234957 |
South Dos Palos (formerly Dos Palos Station)[4] is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Merced County, California, United States. It is located 2 miles (3 km) southwest of Dos Palos[4] at an elevation of 118 feet (36 m).[2] The population was 1,747 at the 2020 census,[3] up from 1,620 at the 2010 census.
Geography
[edit]South Dos Palos is located near the southeastern border of Merced County at 36°57′52″N 120°39′12″W / 36.96444°N 120.65333°W.[2] It is bordered to the north by the city of Dos Palos. California State Route 33 forms the eastern edge of the community, leading north and west 17 miles (27 km) to Los Banos and southeast 13 miles (21 km) to Firebaugh. Merced, the county seat, is 29 miles (47 km) to the northeast via State Routes 33, 152, and 59.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the South Dos Palos CDP has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2), all of it land.[1]
History
[edit]The South Dos Palos post office opened in 1906.[4] It is home to Koda Farms, a Japanese rice company known for its historically innovative practices.
Demographics
[edit]2020
[edit]The 2020 United States census reported that South Dos Palos had a population of 1,747. The population density was 1,135.9 inhabitants per square mile (438.6/km2). The racial makeup of South Dos Palos was 716 (41.0%) White, 109 (6.2%) African American, 51 (2.9%) Native American, 14 (0.8%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 593 (33.9%) from other races, and 264 (15.1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,470 persons (84.1%).[5]
The whole population lived in households. There were 438 households, out of which 244 (55.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 224 (51.1%) were married-couple households, 34 (7.8%) were cohabiting couple households, 103 (23.5%) had a female householder with no partner present, and 77 (17.6%) had a male householder with no partner present. 47 households (10.7%) were one person, and 24 (5.5%) were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.99.[5] There were 369 families (84.2% of all households).[6]
The age distribution was 621 people (35.5%) under the age of 18, 164 people (9.4%) aged 18 to 24, 451 people (25.8%) aged 25 to 44, 343 people (19.6%) aged 45 to 64, and 168 people (9.6%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.2 males.[5]
There were 465 housing units at an average density of 302.3 units per square mile (116.7 units/km2), of which 438 (94.2%) were occupied. Of these, 250 (57.1%) were owner-occupied, and 188 (42.9%) were occupied by renters.[5]
In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was $55,288, and the per capita income was $23,153. About 36.6% of families and 35.2% of the population were below the poverty line.[7]
2010
[edit]The 2010 United States Census[8] reported that South Dos Palos had a population of 1,620. The population density was 1,055.6 inhabitants per square mile (407.6/km2). The racial makeup of South Dos Palos was 809 (49.9%) White, 135 (8.3%) African American, 21 (1.3%) Native American, 36 (2.2%) Asian, 10 (0.6%) Pacific Islander, 552 (34.1%) from other races, and 57 (3.5%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,262 persons (77.9%).
The Census reported that 1,620 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 426 households, out of which 257 (60.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 228 (53.5%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 106 (24.9%) had a female householder with no husband present, 36 (8.5%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 36 (8.5%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 2 (0.5%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 47 households (11.0%) were made up of individuals, and 14 (3.3%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.80. There were 370 families (86.9% of all households); the average family size was 4.02.
The population was spread out, with 601 people (37.1%) under the age of 18, 197 people (12.2%) aged 18 to 24, 403 people (24.9%) aged 25 to 44, 315 people (19.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 104 people (6.4%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males.
There were 488 housing units at an average density of 318.0 per square mile (122.8/km2), of which 242 (56.8%) were owner-occupied, and 184 (43.2%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 10.7%. 966 people (59.6% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 654 people (40.4%) lived in rental housing units.
Politics
[edit]In the state legislature South Dos Palos is located in the 12th Senate District, represented by Republican Anthony Cannella, and in the 17th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Cathleen Galgiani.
In the United States House of Representatives, South Dos Palos is in California's 16th congressional district, represented by Democrat Sam Liccardo.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: California". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: South Dos Palos, California
- ^ a b "P1. Race – South Dos Palos CDP, California: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
- ^ a b c Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, California: Word Dancer Press. p. 830. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ^ a b c d "South Dos Palos CDP, California; DP1: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ "South Dos Palos CDP, California; P16: Household Type - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ "South Dos Palos CDP, California; DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics - 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Comparison Profiles". US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - South Dos Palos CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
- ^ "California's 16th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
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