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California

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California has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,628. Population has declined 9% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $69,900. At a median age of 23.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 23.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,274
−9%since 1990
from 5,802 in 1990
1990 – 2025
479 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 527 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
23.7
+3%since 1990
from 23.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024California
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,628
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,811 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,412
+86%since 1990
from $7,749 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.3%
−8.9 ptssince 1990
from 31.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$356
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $311 in 1990
US average: $602
52.3%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 55.9% in 1990
47.7% rent
2.8
+11%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(5,413)
Black4.3%(248)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(24)
Asian2.2%(128)
Diversity Score16.8%(975)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(4,940)
Black4.1%(216)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(26)
Asian0.7%(39)
Diversity Score12.9%(679)
13
−23%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.8%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 20.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.3%
+12.1 ptssince 1990
from 69.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.2%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
+6%since 1990
from 15.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 5,274 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in California, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in California, Pennsylvania earns about $24,628 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 $69,900, and the typical rent is about $356 a month.

How educated are people in California, Pennsylvania?

About 24.8% 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 22.3% of people in California, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has California, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, California, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 528 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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