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Kentucky · 88 residents (2025 est.) · 0.22 sq mi
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California has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,813. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 37 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 54.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
92% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49
−43%since 2000
from 86 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
223 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 391 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.8
+71%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:88 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4068961231511990201020202024California
202449
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,813
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,671
+142%since 2000
from $15,143 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
+42%since 2010
from 0.250 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade34.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
92.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
8.0% rent
Vacancy rate
34.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in California on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(86)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98%(48)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(1)
Diversity Score5%(2)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
−44%since 2000
from 44.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.2%
−48.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 17.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−67.3 ptssince 2013
from 69.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2017
from 79.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in California, Kentucky?

California, Kentucky has about 49 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in California, Kentucky?

The typical household in California, Kentucky earns about $77,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in California, Kentucky?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in California, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in California, Kentucky?

About 6.1% of people in California, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has California, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, California, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 74 residents, a change of about -60 percent over that period.

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

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