Dos Palos Y, California facts for kids
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Dos Palos Y
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Location in Merced County, California
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 Dos Palos Y
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Merced |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.56 sq mi (4.05 km2) |
| • Land | 1.56 sq mi (4.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
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| • Total | 310 |
| • Density | 198.08/sq mi (76.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
93620 (Dos Palos)
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| Area code(s) | 209 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1655978; 2582998 |
Dos Palos Y is a small community in Merced County, California. Its name, Dos Palos, means "Two Timbers" in Spanish. It's called "Y" because it sits at the meeting point of two main roads: California SR 152 and Highway 33.
This community is a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data. It's not an officially incorporated city or town. In 2020, about 310 people lived here.
Dos Palos Y is located about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) east of Los Banos. It's also about 4.8 miles (7.7 km) north of the larger town of Dos Palos. In 1966, the local post office moved to Dos Palos Y from a nearby area called Santa Rita Park. The community is roughly halfway between California's major north-south highways, Interstate 5 and Highway 99.
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The Land Around Dos Palos Y
Where is Dos Palos Y Located?
Dos Palos Y covers an area of about 1.6 square miles (4.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water. The community is located at an elevation of about 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level.
Farms and Wildlife
The land around Dos Palos Y is part of the San Joaquin Valley. This area is mostly used for farms and orchards, where many different crops grow. If you visit in the spring or fall, you might see many migratory birds. These birds stop at special wetlands in the region. These wetlands are protected by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Who Lives in Dos Palos Y?
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Dos Palos Y has stayed fairly steady. In 2010, there were 323 people living there. By the 2020 census, the population was 310. This means about 205 people live in every square mile of the area.
A Look at the Community
In 2010, all 323 people in Dos Palos Y lived in homes, not in group housing or institutions. There were 100 households in total.
- About 41 of these households had children under 18 living there.
- Many households were made up of married couples.
- Some households were led by a single parent.
The average household in Dos Palos Y had about 3.23 people. For families, the average size was about 3.77 people.
Age Groups in Dos Palos Y
The people living in Dos Palos Y represent different age groups:
- About 30% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 11% was between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 20% was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23% was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15% was 65 years old or older.
The median age in Dos Palos Y was about 35.2 years. This means half the people were younger than 35.2, and half were older.
Homes in the Community
There were 123 housing units in Dos Palos Y in 2010.
- About 49% of these homes were owned by the people living in them.
- About 51% of the homes were rented.
This means that about half the people in Dos Palos Y owned their homes, and the other half rented.
