How long is the commute from Dos Palos, CA?
Workers who live in Dos Palos, CA take an average of 28.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
6.5% of workers walk to work.
7.3% work from home.
18.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.1 minutes (±5.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Households without a car
- 18.3%
How people in Dos Palos get to work
| Means of transportation | Dos Palos | Merced County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.4% (±8.5 points) | 76.0% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.8% (±3.8 points) | 10.5% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.5% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.5% (±5.3 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.3% (±5.4 points) | 6.6% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Dos Palos, the average commute is not measurably different from Merced County (31.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dos Palos, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Merced County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Merced County, Dos Palos ranks 8 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 510 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dos Palos
| Vehicles available | Dos Palos | Merced County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 18.3% (±10.7 points) | 7.3% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.0% (±9.0 points) | 26.9% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.8% (±7.6 points) | 35.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.9% (±6.8 points) | 30.4% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Dos Palos, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Merced County (7.3%).
It is also higher than in California (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Dos Palos
| Dos Palos | Merced County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.3% (±5.4 points) | 6.6% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 80.2% (±10.6 points) | 91.4% (±0.8 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 71.1% (±11.4 points) | 88.4% (±1.0 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Dos Palos, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Merced County (88.4%).
It is also lower than in California (93.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Dos Palos
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dos Palos | — | 28.1 minutes (±5.5) | — |
| South Dos Palos | 1.2 mi | 29.6 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Los Banos | 13 mi | 54.6 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Firebaugh | 13 mi | 25.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Mendota | 21 mi | 30.6 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Nella | 23 mi | 55.9 minutes (±9.7) | Higher |
| McSwain | 23 mi | 23.1 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Chowchilla | 23 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Merced | 24 mi | 28.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Los Banos, CA (54.6 minutes), Santa Nella, CA (55.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Merced County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Los Banos | 54.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 3 | Le Grand | 40.6 minutes (±10.7) |
| 4 | Gustine | 34.4 minutes (±8.9) |
| 5 | South Dos Palos | 29.6 minutes (±8.8) |
| 6 | Merced | 28.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 7 | Atwater | 28.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 8 | Dos Palos | 28.1 minutes (±5.5) |
| 9 | Planada | 26.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 10 | Winton | 26.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 11 | Delhi | 25.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 12 | Franklin | 23.3 minutes (±5.3) |
| 13 | McSwain | 23.1 minutes (±5.0) |
| 14 | Livingston | 22.5 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Merced County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Dos Palos
How long is the average commute in Dos Palos?
Workers who live in Dos Palos, CA take an average of 28.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dos Palos without a car?
18.3% of households in Dos Palos have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dos Palos?
7.3% (±5.4 points) of workers who live in Dos Palos worked from home, and 71.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dos Palos city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dos Palos city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dos Palos city, California
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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