Dos Palos is a small city in Merced County, California, located in the San Joaquin Valley. Known for its agricultural roots, it has a rural atmosphere and a tight-knit community, with many of its residents involved in farming and related industries. The city has a warm, Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. The population was 5,798 at the 2020 census, up from 4,950 at the 2010 census.