Los Banos, CA Demographics

A map of Los Banos's Population by Race

Los Banos, California has an estimated population of 47,593, an increase from the 45,532 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.4% Hispanic, 19.5% White, 2.7% Multiracial, 2.6% Asian, 1.2% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Los Banos, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Los Banos is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Los Banos, that probability was 42.2% in 2020 and 42.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Los Banos is ranked the 198th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Los Banos was ranked the 203rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Los Banos's White Population

9,289 residents of Los Banos, or 19.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Los Banos is considerably lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Los Banos ranks 1327th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Banos's White population has grown by an estimated 16.3%. White residents' share of Los Banos's population has increased from 17.5% to 19.5%.

Los Banos is more White than neighboring Santa Nella (6.9% White), Dos Palos Y (17.9% White), South Dos Palos (11.9% White), and Dos Palos (17% White). Los Banos is less White than neighboring Volta (32.5% White).

Los Banos's Black Population

566 residents of Los Banos, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Los Banos is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Los Banos ranks 424th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Banos's Black population has declined by an estimated 40.7%. Black residents' share of Los Banos's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.2%.

Los Banos is more Black than neighboring Volta (0% Black), Santa Nella (0% Black), Dos Palos Y (0% Black), and Dos Palos (1.1% Black). Los Banos is less Black than neighboring South Dos Palos (1.9% Black).

Los Banos's Asian Population

1,249 residents of Los Banos, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Los Banos is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Los Banos ranks 656th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Banos's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. Asian residents' share of Los Banos's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Los Banos is more Asian than neighboring Volta (0% Asian), Dos Palos Y (0% Asian), and South Dos Palos (0% Asian). Los Banos is less Asian than neighboring Santa Nella (4.1% Asian), and Dos Palos (4.5% Asian).

Los Banos's Hispanic Population

34,940 residents of Los Banos, or 73.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Los Banos is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Los Banos ranks 208th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Banos's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Los Banos's population has remained roughly unchanged at 73.4%.

Los Banos is more Hispanic than neighboring Volta (22.4% Hispanic), Dos Palos Y (61.2% Hispanic), and Dos Palos (70.6% Hispanic). Los Banos is less Hispanic than neighboring Santa Nella (88.1% Hispanic), and South Dos Palos (86.2% Hispanic).

Los Banos's Native American/Other Population

251 residents of Los Banos, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Los Banos is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Los Banos ranks 661st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Banos's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 61.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Los Banos's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.5%.

Los Banos is more Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Nella (0% Native American/Other), Dos Palos Y (0% Native American/Other), South Dos Palos (0% Native American/Other), and Dos Palos (0% Native American/Other). Los Banos is less Native American/Other than neighboring Volta (8.2% Native American/Other).

Los Banos's Multiracial Population

1,298 residents of Los Banos, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Los Banos is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Los Banos ranks 1315th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Banos's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 36.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Los Banos's population has increased from 2.1% to 2.7%.

Los Banos is more Multiracial than neighboring Santa Nella (0.8% Multiracial), and South Dos Palos (0% Multiracial). Los Banos is less Multiracial than neighboring Volta (36.9% Multiracial), Dos Palos Y (20.9% Multiracial), and Dos Palos (6.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.