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Los Banos, CA
City in Merced County, California.
Population
47,593
Land area
10sq mi
People per sq mi
4,761
ZIP codes
0
Los Banos and its ZIP codes
Los Banos at a glance
- Los Banos is about 19 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 198th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $68,171, 31% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $440,900 (40% below California) and median rent is $1,557 a month.
Local data for Los Banos, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Los Banos, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,171
Poverty rate
17.4%
Median home value
$440,900
Median rent
$1,557/mo
Homeownership
59.8%
Bachelor's or higher
12.5%
Median age
30.3
Average commute
54.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (33,091), German Americans (1,795), Portuguese Americans (1,482).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Merced County. PPP loans are for Los Banos.
Unemployment rate
8.1%
Sep 2026, -0.3 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
Los Banos, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.7%
- Carpooled15.0%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 54.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Los Banos, 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
95° / 39°F
9.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Los Banos, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.7%
U.S. 11.1% +8.6 pts
Cities near Los Banos
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VoltaCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 4.4 |
| Santa NellaCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Dos Palos YCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| South Dos PalosCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| Dos PalosCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| GustineCity | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| StevinsonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| El NidoCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.3 |
| NewmanCity | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| McSwainCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 6 |
| Hilmar-IrwinCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.9 |
| LivingstonCity | 23 mi | 3.7 |
| AtwaterCity | 24 mi | 6.6 |
| FranklinCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2 |
| WintonCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3 |
| MercedCity | 25 mi | 23.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Los Banos, CA in?
- Los Banos is in Merced County, California.
- What is the population of Los Banos, CA?
- About 47,593 people live in Los Banos, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Los Banos?
- Nearby places include Volta (4.8 mi), Santa Nella (9.8 mi), Dos Palos Y (11 mi), South Dos Palos (13 mi), Dos Palos (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023