State
County
Land Area (mi²)
11.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
566.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.34% (-21)
Growth Since 2010
-8.26% (-561)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
California, Pennsylvania Population 2021
6,234
California is a city located in Washington County Pennsylvania. With a 2020 population of 6,234, it is the 138th largest city in Pennsylvania and the 4225th largest city in the United States . California is currently declining at a rate of -0.34% annually and its population has decreased by -8.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,795 in 2010. California reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 11 miles, California has a population density of 566 people per square mile.
The average household income in California is $61,364 with a poverty rate of 22.21%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $597 per month, and the median house value is $114,200. The median age in California is 24.1 years, 24.8 years for males, and 23.3 years for females.
California Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Californiawas:
- White: 88.59%
- Black or African American: 6.48%
- Two or more races: 3.89%
- Asian: 0.68%
- Native American: 0.20%
- Other race: 0.16%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of California, Pennsylvania is 6,234 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 6,276.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 6,795.
California, Pennsylvania Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,623 | 88.59% |
| Black or African American | 411 | 6.48% |
| Two or More Races | 247 | 3.89% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 13 | 0.20% |
| Some Other Race | 10 | 0.16% |
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California Population by Race
California Population Pyramid $2021
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California Population by Age
California Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,103 | 2.29 | 56.4 |
| Non Family | 1,163 | 1.39 | 31.6 |
| Married | 747 | 3.39 | 89.7 |
| Female | 186 | 3.37 | 76.3 |
| Male | 7 | 4.86 | 100 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
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California Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 106 | 3.45% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 192 | 6.25% |
| High School Graduate | 1,316 | 42.87% |
| Some College | 452 | 14.72% |
| Associates Degree | 183 | 5.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 408 | 13.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 413 | 13.45% |
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California Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
California Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,885 | 2,597 | 763 |
| Hispanic | 98 | 98 | 41 |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 51 | |
| Black | 26 | 26 | 17 |
| Asian | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 65.38%.
California Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,270
Average Earnings
$39,808
Average Male
$30,593
Average Female
California Earnings by Educational Attainment
California Language by Age
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California Language
96.05% of California residents speak only English, while 3.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.09% of the population.
California Language
California Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,490 | 1,012 | 22.54% |
| Black | 73 | 24 | 32.88% |
| Multiple | 106 | 12 | 11.32% |
| Asian | 20 | 10 | 50.00% |
| Hispanic | 130 | 9 | 6.92% |
22.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.95%
Male Poverty Rate
25.02%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in California
The race most likely to be in poverty in California is Asian, with 50.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in California is Hispanic, with 6.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.23%.
California Poverty
California Poverty Rate by Education
California Marital Status
Marriage Rates
28.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.0%
Male Marriage Rate
25.8%
Female Marriage Rate
California Married by Age and Sex
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California Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
California Marital Status by Race
California Marital Status
California Veterans by War
California Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 406 | 8.29% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 18.32% |
| Black | 8 | 1.95% |
California Veterans by Race
California Veterans by Education
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8.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
California Veterans by Education
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57.4%
Labor Force Participation
50.5%
Employment Rate
11.9%
Unemployment Rate
California Employment by Age
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California Employment by Race
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California Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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80.18%
Born in California
97.64%
Native Born
2.36%
Foreign Born
0.88%
Non Citizen
1.48%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.64% of California residents were born in the United States, with 80.18% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
California Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,234 | -21 | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 6,255 | -21 | -0.33% |
| 2019 | 6,276 | -21 | -0.33% |
| 2018 | 6,297 | -26 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 6,323 | -40 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 6,363 | -122 | -1.88% |
| 2015 | 6,485 | -130 | -1.97% |
| 2014 | 6,615 | -77 | -1.15% |
| 2013 | 6,692 | 169 | 2.59% |
| 2012 | 6,523 | -288 | -4.23% |
| 2011 | 6,811 | 24 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 6,787 | 1,513 | 2.55% |
| 2000 | 5,274 | -474 | -0.86% |
| 1990 | 5,748 | 45 | 0.08% |
| 1980 | 5,703 | -932 | -1.50% |
| 1970 | 6,635 | 657 | 1.05% |
| 1960 | 5,978 | 3,147 | 7.76% |
| 1950 | 2,831 | 217 | 0.80% |
| 1940 | 2,614 | 0.00% |