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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 $34,724. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $111,600. At a median age of 21.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 21.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,795
+29%since 2000
from 5,274 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
617 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 479 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
21.5
−9%since 2000
from 23.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024California
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,724
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,628 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,379
+21%since 2000
from $14,412 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,600
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$461
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.3%
−28.0 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
57.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+13%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(6,121)
Black6.5%(444)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(100)
Asian0.5%(34)
Other1.2%(82)
Diversity Score22.6%(1,534)
Diversity Score
23
+75%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+13%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
14.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% 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
12.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.6%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.6%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in California, Pennsylvania?

California, Pennsylvania has about 6,795 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in California, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in California, Pennsylvania earns about $34,724 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 $111,600, and the typical rent is about $461 a month.

How educated are people in California, Pennsylvania?

About 39.2% 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 30.6% of people in California, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has California, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, California, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 993 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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