What is the population of Atwater, California?

Atwater has a population of approximately 32,162 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Atwater, California located?

Atwater is located in California, United States, at approximate coordinates 37.3540°, -120.5972°.

What is the median household income in Atwater?

The median household income in Atwater is approximately $64,472 based on the most recent open data.

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Atwater

Total population

32,162

Median home value

$363,400

12.9%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$64,472

Atwater$64k

National$74k

Founded

1922

Elevation46 m

Land area15.79 km²

Weather95°F · Sunny

Coordinates37.35°, -120.60°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1922

Elevation

46 m

Area

15.79 km²

Official website

www.atwater.org

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Atwater, officially the City of Atwater, is a city on State Route 99 in Merced County, California, United States. Atwater is 8 miles (13 km) west-northwest of Merced, at an elevation of 151 feet (46 m). The population as of the 2020 census was 31,970, up from 28,168 in 2010.

History & geography

History

The railroad reached Atwater in the 1870s, and a town grew around it. Castle was selected for closure under the 1991 Base Realignment and Closure Commission and the base closed September 30, 1995. The site is now a public airport. On May 15, 2020, Atwater declared itself a business "sanctuary city" during the coronavirus pandemic.

Geography

Atwater is in northern Merced County, between Merced, the county seat, to the southeast and Livingston to the northwest. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of . 99.92% of it is land and 0.08% is water. The city includes Castle Air Museum, but does not include the former Castle Air Force Base proper, now repurposed as Castle Airport.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

Median home value

$363,400

Housing units

10,080

Poverty rate

21%

Unemployment

12.2%

Race & ethnicity

White

35.6%

Black

3.1%

Asian

Hispanic

59.8%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

37.3540

Longitude

-120.5972

Water area

0.00 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon

95°F

Sunny

Tonight

60°F

Mostly Clear

Friday

93°F

Mostly Sunny

Friday Night

62°F

Partly Cloudy

Saturday

97°F

Sunny

Saturday Night

64°F

Mostly Clear

Forecast for Atwater, CA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

51,406

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma californica (Vigors, 1839) · Aves
1,279
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
1,253
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
1,246
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans (Swainson, 1827) · Aves
1,227
House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus (P.L.Statius Müller, 1776) · Aves
1,163
Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
1,080
Great Egret
Ardea alba Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
1,047
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
1,005