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California Junction

Iowa · 169 residents · 0.461 sq mi
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California Junction is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $172,650. The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 137 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

169
+428%since 2023
from 32 in 2023
2010 – 2024
367 / sq mi
+428%since 2023
from 69 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
30.5
+4%since 2023
from 29.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
1859100142183201020202024California Junction
2024169
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$172,650
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$35,911
+60%since 2023
from $22,469 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
91.5%
+33.2 ptssince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.207
−29%since 2023
from 0.293 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food15.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$123,500
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
8.5%
−33.2 ptssince 2023
from 41.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.7
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(32)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
US average: 26.5
84.7%
−15.3 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
15.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
91.9%
+18.3 ptssince 2023
from 73.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
21.9%
+21.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
40.1%
+40.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
48.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 59.4% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
2.4%
−13.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
5.3%
−16.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in California Junction, Iowa?

California Junction, Iowa has about 169 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in California Junction, Iowa?

The typical household in California Junction, Iowa earns about $172,650 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is California Junction, Iowa expensive?

In California Junction, Iowa, the median home is worth about $123,500.

How educated are people in California Junction, Iowa?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in California Junction, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in California Junction, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in California Junction, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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