El Nido

Census-designated place in Merced County, California

Aerial view of El Nido, California
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El Nido is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Merced County, California, with 331 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 141 ft (43 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dos Palos Y, 9.8 miles SW.

About El Nido

El Nido (Spanish for "The Nest") is a census-designated place in Merced County, California, United States. It is located 11 miles (18 km) south of Merced at an elevation of 141 feet (43 m), on California State Route 59. The community had a population of 331 at the 2020 census.

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Living in El Nido

Median household income
$55,486
Median home value
$366,700
Median rent
$950/mo
Median age
34.4
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El Nido, CA population

El Nido had 331 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census331
Density101 per sq mi (39 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

El Nido at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyMerced County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population331 (2020)
Land area3.29 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates37.1324° N, 120.4986° W
ZIP code95317
Census code (GEOID)0622286

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about El Nido

What county is El Nido in?

El Nido is in Merced County, California.

What is the population of El Nido, CA?

331 people lived in El Nido at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of El Nido, CA?

The ZIP code of El Nido is 95317.

What is the elevation of El Nido?

141 feet (43 m) above sea level.

What towns are near El Nido?

Dos Palos Y (9.8 mi), Bear Creek (12.2 mi), Merced (12.5 mi), Dos Palos (12.6 mi), Tuttle (13.1 mi).

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