Los Banos, California Income Statistics
Los Banos Wealth Score
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C
Los Banos Below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Los Banos | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,132 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $52,053 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.7% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 8.5% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 7.2% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Los Banos is about 33% lower than in California. Income has been growing faster in Los Banos (5.7%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 8% of adults in Los Banos earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Los Banos, California grew by 30.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $66,132 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.7% per year.
Los Banos has been below the U.S. median household income in most years since 2009, but rose above it in 2019-2022 (as much as 2.6% higher). In 2024 its income was 18% lower.
Income Distribution in Los Banos
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Households by income, 2024
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About 2,781 households (30.4% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 27.0% of households in Los Banos had an income under $35,000 and 15.1% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Los Banos has a larger share of households earning $15,000 to $24,999 (9.8% vs 6.4%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (7.2% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 511 | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 307 | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 895 | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 764 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,219 | 13.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,388 | 15.2% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,294 | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,396 | 15.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 728 | 8.0% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 656 | 7.2% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 9,159 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 1,988 residents (8.5% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 11.2% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 24.5% of Los Banos residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 29.8% had some income but less than $25,000, and 14.6% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Los Banos has a larger share of residents with no personal income (24.5% vs 12.8%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (8.5% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 5,747 | 24.5% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 2,269 | 9.7% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,562 | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3,142 | 13.4% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,080 | 8.9% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,749 | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,468 | 10.5% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,422 | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 1,988 | 8.5% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 23,426 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 24.5% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Los Banos
| Metric | Los Banos | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.613 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $61,827 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $43,862 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 29.1% | 12.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Los Banos, it is 0.613, higher than California's 0.572, so income is less evenly distributed here than there, and higher than the US's 0.552, so income is less evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 41% more than women's income in Los Banos, California. Over a 35-year career, a 41% wage gap accumulates to roughly $628,775 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Los Banos, California has narrowed from about 33% to 29% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 35% in 2023, and was narrowest at 11% in 2017. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $2,548 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Los Banos | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 8.7% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 6.8% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 58 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 1,188 people are unemployed in Los Banos, California.
The average commute time in Los Banos is 58 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Los Banos, California has fallen from 16.9% to 8.7% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 18.1% in 2013 and fell as low as 7.4% in 2022.
Los Banos has stayed well above the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never dropped below it. It came closest in 2022, at 2.0 points higher. The gap has narrowed from 8.2 points in 2011 to 3.5 points in 2024.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Los Banos, California has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it about on par with California, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Los Banos, California.
How Rich Is Los Banos, California?
Los Banos has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $66,132, about 33% lower than the California average of $99,161.
How fast is household income rising in Los Banos, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Los Banos, California rose 31%, from $50,622 to $66,132. Over the same years, income here lagged behind California as a whole: +31% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Los Banos in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Los Banos, California was $70,730, down 7% from $76,462 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Los Banos in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Los Banos, California was $65,953. By 2024 it was about the same, at $66,132.
Is unemployment high in Los Banos, California?
Unemployment in Los Banos, California is 8.7%, well above the California rate of 6.6%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What is the Gini coefficient in Los Banos, California?
The Gini coefficient in Los Banos is 0.613. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is higher than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed less equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Los Banos, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Los Banos, California has narrowed from about 33% to 29% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 35% in 2023, and was narrowest at 11% in 2017. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $2,548 since 2009.
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