El Nido
Census-designated place in Merced County, California

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.
- 331residents (2020 Census)
- 141 ftelevation · 43 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.5 km²
- 101 / sq mipopulation density
- 95317ZIP code
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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- Median household income
- $55,486
- Median home value
- $366,700
- Median rent
- $950/mo
- Median age
- 34.4
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El Nido had 331 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 331 |
|---|---|
| Density | 101 per sq mi (39 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
El Nido at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Merced County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 331 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.29 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1324° N, 120.4986° W |
| ZIP code | 95317 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0622286 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near El Nido
- Dos Palos Y9.8 mi SW
- Bear Creek12.2 mi N
- Merced12.5 mi N
- Dos Palos12.6 mi SW
- Tuttle13.1 mi NE
- McSwain13.5 mi N
- Franklin13.6 mi N
- South Dos Palos13.8 mi SW
- Chowchilla14.2 mi E
- Planada14.6 mi NE
- Le Grand15.0 mi NE
- Atwater16.0 mi N
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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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