Merced County, county in California, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 279,252 inhabitants. The county was created 169 years ago in 1855. Its county seat is Merced.
There are 10 city/town in Merced County, CA. The largest city of Merced County is Merced with a population of 88,235. Other cities include, Los Banos population 40,571, Atwater population 30,296, Livingston population 14,926, Winton population 10,613
Sitting amid the fertile farmlands of California’s Central Valley, Merced County boasts a vibrant agricultural heritage alongside revitalized urban centers. Several unique cities across the county provide glimpses into its storied past and promising future.
The city of Merced serves as the county seat and a hub for business, education, and commercial growth. Downtown Merced buzzes with UC Merced students alongside historic movie theaters and performing arts venues.
Just north, the town of Livingston celebrates its agricultural roots through entities like the Yamato Colony Museum and the annual Sweet Potato Festival held each fall.
Along Highway 99, Atwater boasts landmarks from its early auto racing history like the Atwater Historical Museum and murals depicting vintage cars. Further south, Dos Palos charms with its small-town appeal.
From research universities to rural farm towns, Merced County’s diverse communities encapsulate the essence of California’s Central Valley – where agriculture fuels opportunity, and progress honors heritage. Each city shapes the cultural landscape.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Merced County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Atwater | City in California | 30,296 |
Dos Palos | City in Merced County, California, United States | 5,269 |
Gustine | City in Merced County, California, United States of America | 5,709 |
Le Grand | City in Merced County, California, United States | 1,659 |
Livingston | City in California | 14,926 |
Los Banos | The county seat of Merced County, California. | 40,571 |
Merced | The most populous city in Merced County, California. | 88,235 |
Planada | Census-designated place in California | 4,584 |
South Dos Palos | Census-designated place in Merced County, California | 1,620 |
Winton | City in St. | 10,613 |