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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

California

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California has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,811. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $42,900. At a median age of 23.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 31.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 23.0
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,802
+10%vs 2000
vs 5,274 in 2000
1990 – 2025
527 / sq mi
+10%vs 2000
vs 479 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
23.0
−3%vs 2000
vs 23.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024California
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,811
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,628 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,749
−46%vs 2000
vs $14,412 in 2000
US average: $14,340
31.2%
+8.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,900
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$311
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $356 in 2000
US average: $450
55.9%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 52.3% in 2000
44.1% rent
2.6
−10%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(4,940)
Black4.1%(216)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(26)
Asian0.7%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(679)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(5,413)
Black4.3%(248)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(24)
Asian2.2%(128)
Other0.2%(13)
Diversity Score16.8%(975)
17
+31%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.4%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.2%
−12.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.6%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
−5%vs 2000
vs 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in California, Pennsylvania?

California, Pennsylvania has about 5,802 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in California, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in California, Pennsylvania earns about $16,811 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is California, Pennsylvania expensive?

In California, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $42,900, and the typical rent is about $311 a month.

How educated are people in California, Pennsylvania?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in California, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in California, Pennsylvania?

About 31.2% of people in California, Pennsylvania 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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