Atwater, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
32,013
Population
4,873/sq mi density
$63,945
Median Income
$30,133 per capita
$340,600
Home Value
$422,178 Zillow
$1,219
Median Rent
31.6% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
707
Violent Crime/100K
2,265 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$63,945 median income, 11.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$340,600 home value, $1,219/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
707 violent crimes/100K (86% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
32,013
Census 2023
Population Density
4,873
per square mile
Land Area
6.1
square miles (15.8 km²)
Median Age
33.9 yrs
13% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 40.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 3.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 57.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 5.6% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
40.1%
Black
3.5%
Hispanic
57.5%
Asian
5.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 52.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 46.7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
52.5%
Spanish
46.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
22.2%
Veterans
6.7%
12% above US avg (6%)
Disability
13.8%
6% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
90.2%
1% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
9.8%
14% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.458
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 32,013 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 4,873 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 6.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 33.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.7% |
| Female | 49.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 40.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57.5% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
Language
| English Only | 52.5% |
| Spanish | 46.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 22.2% |
| Veterans | 6.7% |
| Disability | 13.8% |
| Health Insurance | 90.2% |
| Uninsured | 9.8% |
| Broadband Access | 91.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.458 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |