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California

Missouri · 4,278 residents · 3.865 sq mi
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California has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,604. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $101,400. Households here earn about 25% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,278
+7%since 2000
from 4,005 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,107 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,036 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024California
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,604
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,736 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,799
+13%since 2000
from $17,533 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−27.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
35.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+43%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(3,611)
Black0.6%(26)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(303)
Asian0.5%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.4%(818)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(3,710)
Black0.7%(32)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(447)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other2.1%(90)
Diversity Score30.4%(1,300)
Diversity Score
30
+49%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+71%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
4.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.5%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
55.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in California, Missouri?

California, Missouri has about 4,278 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in California, Missouri?

The typical household in California, Missouri earns about $34,604 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is California, Missouri expensive?

In California, Missouri, the median home is worth about $101,400, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in California, Missouri?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in California, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in California, Missouri?

About 16.0% of people in California, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has California, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, California, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 813 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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