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Le Grand, CA
Census-designated place in Merced County, California.
Population
1,636
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,435
ZIP codes
0
Le Grand and its ZIP codes
Le Grand at a glance
- Le Grand is about 5.7 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,938 a year, 54% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $286,000 (61% below California) and median rent is $866 a month.
Local data for Le Grand, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Le Grand, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,938
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$286,000
Median rent
$866/mo
Homeownership
61.7%
Bachelor's or higher
10.8%
Median age
32.2
Average commute
40.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,376), Irish Americans (38), Portuguese Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Merced County. PPP loans are for Le Grand.
Unemployment rate
8.9%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,826
85,663 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,481
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $4,888 per person
How people get to work
Le Grand, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.1%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.0%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 40.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Le Grand, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
689
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
3,886
5.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 37°F
11.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Le Grand, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.1%
U.S. 11.1% +13.0 pts
Cities near Le Grand
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PlanadaCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.7 |
| TuttleCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.8 |
| ChowchillaCity | 8.3 mi | 11.5 |
| Bear CreekCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| FairmeadCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.7 |
| University of California-MercedCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| MercedCity | 14 mi | 23.2 |
| El NidoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| Catheys ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 23.6 |
| FranklinCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2 |
| Madera AcresCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.2 |
| HornitosCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| McSwainCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6 |
| MaderaCity | 21 mi | 19.7 |
| AtwaterCity | 21 mi | 6.6 |
| WintonCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Le Grand, CA in?
- Le Grand is in Merced County, California.
- What is the population of Le Grand, CA?
- About 1,636 people live in Le Grand, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Le Grand?
- Nearby places include Planada (5.4 mi), Tuttle (8.3 mi), Chowchilla (8.3 mi), Bear Creek (10 mi), Fairmead (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023