Los Banos, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Los Banos | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,849 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2949.4 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 8.77% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 32.0 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,211 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Los Banos grew by 83.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 30,836 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Los Banos has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Los Banos | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,749 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.48% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.1% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Los Banos is about 27% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Los Banos | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $425,367 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,483 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 55.7% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Los Banos is about 23.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,483 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Los Banos spend about 101 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 423 hours, about 17.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Los Banos | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 50.7 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 101.5 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 423 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $13,106 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,045 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,234 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Los Banos is 51 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Los Banos has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Los Banos | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.1% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.33 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Los Banos has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Los Banos | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.3% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.8% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Los Banos, California.
What is the population of Los Banos, California?
The population of Los Banos, California is 29,849, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Los Banos, California?
The population density of Los Banos, California is 2949.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Los Banos, California?
The median household income in Los Banos, California is $70,749, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Los Banos, California?
The median home price in Los Banos, California is $425,367, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Los Banos, California?
The unemployment rate in Los Banos, California is 8.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.