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California City

California · 14,120 residents · 203.629 sq mi
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California City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,038. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $174,400. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,120
+68%since 2000
from 8,385 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
69 / sq mi
+68%since 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.8
−4%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K8K10K13K16K1990201020202024California City
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,038
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,735 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,269
−3%since 2000
from $19,902 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,400
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$907
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $535 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.5%
−17.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
39.7% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+110%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(5,136)
Black12.4%(1,039)
Hispanic / Latino17%(1,422)
Asian3.5%(292)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.6%(5,502)
2010
White, non-Hispanic39.9%(5,640)
Black14.4%(2,028)
Hispanic / Latino38.1%(5,385)
Asian2.4%(341)
Other3.7%(516)
Diversity Score82.8%(11,693)
Diversity Score
83
+26%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+60%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.6%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.9%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in California City, California?

California City, California has about 14,120 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in California City, California earns about $47,038 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 $174,400, and the typical rent is about $907 a month.

How educated are people in California City, California?

About 11.1% 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 23.0% 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 8,191 residents, a change of about 138 percent over that period.

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