Demographics & People — Los Banos, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 46,776 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~49,600 |
| Median Age | 30.3 |
| Total Households | 13,388 |
| Family Households | 10,023 |
| Average Household Size | 3.48 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4909 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17,979 |
| Black or African American | 872 |
| Asian | 1,141 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34,218 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 33,195 |
| Other groups | 31,709 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 31,464 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 8,263 |
| German | 1,717 |
| Portuguese | 1,466 |
| Irish | 1,346 |
| English | 954 |
| American | 830 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 823 |
Language
| English Only | 20,463 |
| Spanish | 20,864 |
| Population 5+ | 42,806 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,359 |
| Population 18+ | 29,913 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 54.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Los Banos, California.