Los Banos, California

Quick Statistics

Los Banos is a community in Merced County, California, home to about 47,593 people spread across 10.0 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $32,016 a year, and a typical home is worth about $440,900. About 18.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 90.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 32 percent over the past decade.

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47,593
Total Population
▲ up 32% since 2012
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10.00 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$32,016
Median Personal Income
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$440,900
Median Home Value
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18.0%
College Educated
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90.6%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 12.3 points since 2010
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Los Banos ranks number 198 of 1,570 in population, number 996 in median household income, number 858 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Los Banos typically top out near 96°F in July, while January nights average about 37°F. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Los Banos
# Town Distance Population
1.Volta, CA4.3 mi.268
2.Santa Nella, CA10.0 mi.2,107
3.Dos Palos Y, CA11.1 mi.273
4.South Dos Palos, CA12.4 mi.1,102
5.Dos Palos, CA12.6 mi.5,765
6.Gustine, CA15.6 mi.6,133
7.Stevinson, CA18.1 mi.144
8.El Nido, CA19.4 mi.510
Frequently Asked Questions About Los Banos

What is the population of Los Banos, California?
Los Banos has a population of about 47,593 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Los Banos, California in?
Los Banos is located in Merced County, California.

What is the median home value in Los Banos, California?
The median home value in Los Banos is about $440,900, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Los Banos, California?
The median personal income in Los Banos is about $32,016 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Los Banos, California?
Since 1950, 17 tornadoes have been recorded in Merced County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Los Banos, California?
Typical July highs run about 96 degrees and January lows about 37 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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