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California

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California is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,240. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $282,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,857
+27%since 2000
from 9,307 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
922 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 723 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.5
+1%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K9K11K13K16K1990201020202024California
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,240
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,320 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,386
+38%since 2000
from $25,614 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
57.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$282,400
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,368
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $847 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.2%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
28.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+47%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77%(7,164)
Black14.5%(1,348)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(255)
Asian3.6%(334)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.5%(4,145)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(8,046)
Black17.9%(2,121)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(678)
Asian4.5%(530)
Other4.9%(585)
Diversity Score63.6%(7,536)
Diversity Score
64
+43%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+71%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.7%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.1%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in California, Maryland?

California, Maryland has about 11,857 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in California, Maryland?

The typical household in California, Maryland earns about $85,240 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is California, Maryland expensive?

In California, Maryland, the median home is worth about $282,400, and the typical rent is about $1,368 a month.

How educated are people in California, Maryland?

About 35.0% of adults age 25 and over in California, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in California, Maryland?

About 3.1% of people in California, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has California, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, California, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,231 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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