South Dos Palos, California facts for kids
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South Dos Palos, California
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Location in Merced County and the state of California
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 South Dos Palos, California
Location in the United States
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| 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) |
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| • Total | 1,747 |
| • Density | 1,135.9/sq mi (438.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93665
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| Area code(s) | 209 |
| FIPS code | 06-72954 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0234957 |
South Dos Palos is a small community in Merced County, California. It used to be called Dos Palos Station. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it's not officially a city with its own local government. It is also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the government uses for counting people.
South Dos Palos is located about 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of a town called Dos Palos. It sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. In 2020, about 1,747 people lived there. This number was a bit higher than in 2010, when 1,620 people lived there.
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Where is South Dos Palos Located?
South Dos Palos is found near the southeastern edge of Merced County. It is right next to the city of Dos Palos, which is to its north.
A main road, California State Route 33, runs along the eastern side of the community. This road can take you to other towns like Los Banos (about 17 miles or 27 km away) and Firebaugh (about 13 miles or 21 km away).
Merced, which is the main city and county seat (where the county government is located) for Merced County, is about 29 miles (47 km) northeast of South Dos Palos. You can get there using State Routes 33, 152, and 59.
The community of South Dos Palos covers a total area of about 1.5 square miles (3.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
A Look at South Dos Palos History
The South Dos Palos post office first opened its doors in 1906. This means people have been sending and receiving mail there for over a hundred years!
South Dos Palos is also home to Koda Farms. This is a special Japanese rice company. They are famous for being very creative and using new ideas in farming throughout their history.
Who Lives in South Dos Palos?
The government counts how many people live in places like South Dos Palos every ten years. This helps us understand the community better.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,620 people living in South Dos Palos. Most of these people lived in homes with their families.
- About 37% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 12% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 19% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in South Dos Palos in 2010 was about 25.8 years old.
There were 426 homes in the community. Many of these homes (about 60%) had children under 18 living in them. The average number of people living in one home was about 3.8.
Population in 2000
In 2000, there were 1,385 people living in South Dos Palos.
- About 41.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 11.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 14.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 6.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in 2000 was 23 years old.
The average income for a family in South Dos Palos in 2000 was about $23,365 per year.
See also
In Spanish: South Dos Palos para niños
