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City Population Numbers
Year: Population:
1995 19,450
1998 21,400
2000 25,869
2001 27,503
2002 28,250
2003 29,377
2004 30,626
2005 32,380
2006 34,223
2007 35,751
2010 estimate 38,600
Avg. annual growth last 9 yrs. 8.69%

Median Household Income - $45,304 *

* U.S. Census Bureau Statistic
For full census data of Los Banos click on link below
Official National 2000 Census Report for the City of Los Banos

Transportation Facilities  
Service: Company/Location:
Rail Line Southern/Union Pacific Railway
Rail Service California Northern
Truck Several firms (8 carriers)
Air Los Banos Municipal Airport
Local Bus Contract with Merced County ("The Bus")
Inter-City Bus Merced County, Greyhound
Water Port of Stockton - 65 miles north
Highway SR 152, SR 165, SR 33, I-5, US 99

Top Ten Employers  
Company: Number of Employees:
Los Banos Unified School District 850
Memorial Hospital Los Banos 217
Wal-Mart 210
Lowe's 175
City of Los Banos 130
Home Depot 125
Kagome Foods 100
Save Mart 85
K Mart 85
California Daries 70
Custom Metal Products 50

Industrial Site Opportunities:

There are 835 acres within the City limits zoned for light to heavy industry; over 50 percent is vacant and available in parcels ranging in size from 1 to 200 acres. Included in this acreage total are two industrial parks, one of which offers newly constructed buildings designed for light industrial use with spaces ranging from 900 to 12,000 sq. feet per unit or built to suit up to 50,000 sq. feet. The terrain is flat. Drainage is good. Subsoil is clay loam, and piling is not required. Sizes of water mains range from 4 to 12 inches. Sizes of sewer lines range from 6 to 24 inches.

Housing Facts:  
Avg. Cost 3 Bedroom Home $290,000
Sales Prices of New and Existing Homes $220,000 - $700,000
Rental 1-2 Bedroom Apartment $200 - $800 / month
Rental 1-2 Bedroom Home $500 - $1,800 / month
Mobile Homes 5 Parks in City

Utilities:  
Water Supply City of Los Banos
Sewer Service City of Los Banos
Natural Gas Pacific Gas & Electric
Electric Power Pacific Gas & Electric
Telephone Pacific Bell (SBC)

Development Incentives:

  • Enterprise Zone – contact Elaine Post, Redevelopment Manager, at (209) 827-7000 x146, or email: elaine.post@losbanos.org
  • Redevelopment Agency - contact Elaine Post, Redevelopment Manager, at (209) 827-7000 x 146, or email: elaine.post@losbanos.org
     
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