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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

California City

California · 8,385 residents · 203.629 sq mi
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California City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,735. Population has grown 41% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $80,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,385
+41%since 1990
from 5,929 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
+41%since 1990
from 29 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.1
+14%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,735
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,693 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,902
+45%since 1990
from $13,743 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.3%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,600
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $84,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$535
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $501 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.7% in 1990
32.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−23%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81%(4,801)
Black10.4%(618)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(565)
Asian4.3%(257)
Diversity Score54.2%(3,214)
2000
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(5,136)
Black12.4%(1,039)
Hispanic / Latino17%(1,422)
Asian3.5%(292)
Diversity Score65.6%(5,502)
Diversity Score
66
+21%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 82.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
−24%since 1990
from 24.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in California City, California?

California City, California has about 8,385 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in California City, California?

The typical household in California City, California earns about $45,735 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is California City, California expensive?

In California City, California, the median home is worth about $80,600, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in California City, California?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in California City, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in California City, California?

About 17.3% of people in California City, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has California City, California grown since 1990?

Yes, California City, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,456 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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