California, Missouri
California: Town in Missouri
About
California is a town located in the county of Moniteau in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,278 and a population density of 439 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,403 inhabitants.
The town was created 177 years ago in 1847.
Quick Facts about California
| Population : | 4,403 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Moniteau County |
| Different from : | California |
| Postal code : | 65018 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 573 |
| Area : | 9.74 km2 |
| Altitude : | 892 feet / 272 meters |
| Capital city : | California is capital of Moniteau County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1848 (177 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 03:06:09 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 452 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.84% (2010-2020) |
Geography
California is located at 38°37'39"N 92°33'60"W (38.6275300, -92.5665800).
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- Official Website
Official website of California
Demographics
The population of California increased by 2.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,278 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,327 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,329 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,332 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,336 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,355 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,386 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,401 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,437 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,416 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,403 | -0.3% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 16,814 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 17,593 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 17,713 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 17,593 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.9% |
| White only, percent : | 75.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 19.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 73.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 837 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.7% |
California zip code is 65018.
County name: Moniteau, County
fips: 29135
Boonsborough, California
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $85,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,133 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $476 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $759 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,605 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.53 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 16.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 18,247 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 342,978 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 317,920 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,366 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,875 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,392 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 21.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,054 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 502 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 453 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 343 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 623 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 65 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 900 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,922.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.02 |
People born in California (5)
People born in California, including politician George Howard Williams, journalist Clarence Streit, artist Leopold Seyffert, .
List
- Ned Cole he was born in 06/02/1917
- John Edward Martie (American professor of physical education) he was born in 21/12/1892
Schools in California
College & universities near California, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 245430 | Metro Business College-Jefferson City | Jefferson City (MO) | 65109 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near California, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEF | Jefferson City | 101 Jefferson Street | RAIL |
| SED | Sedalia | 100 block of Main Street, through parking lot | RAIL |
| HEM | Hermann | Wharf & Gutenberg Sts. | RAIL |
| WAR | Warrensburg | 100 South Holden St. | RAIL |
Post offices near California
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| California Post Office | California (MO) | 65018 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- California state of the United States of America with a population of 39,368,078 people.
- California , Pennsylvania borough in Pennsylvania with a population of 6,261 people.
- California , Michigan township in Branch County, Michigan with a population of 1,030 people.
- California , Kentucky city in Kentucky, United States with a population of 98 people.
Other cities in Moniteau County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Moniteau County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tipton | 2,880 | Town in Missouri |
| Bacon | 638 | Unincorporated community in Missouri |
| Jamestown | 397 | Village in the United States |
| Clarksburg | 346 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Lupus | 34 | City in Moniteau County, Missouri, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
California distances to largest Missouri cities
