California is a city located in Moniteau County Missouri. California has a 2024 population of 4,526. It is also the county seat of Moniteau County. California is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually and its population has increased by 0.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,500 in 2020.
The average household income in California is $69,105 with a poverty rate of 11.64%. The median age in California is 36.9 years: 32.9 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of California was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,954 | 87.48% |
| Two or more races | 248 | 5.49% |
| Other race | 159 | 3.52% |
| Black or African American | 106 | 2.35% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.71% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,908 | 2.32 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Non Family | 807 | 1.16 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Married | 799 | 3.31 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Female | 239 | 2.69 | 59 | 41 |
| Male | 63 | 3.19 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
64.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 253 | 8.42% |
| Associates Degree | 145 | 4.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 314 | 10.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 143 | 4.76% |
| High School Graduate | 1,203 | 40.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 188 | 6.26% |
| Some College | 758 | 25.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,447 | 2,216 | 441 |
| Hispanic | 355 | 195 | 0 |
| Other Race | 159 | 119 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 88 | 88 | 16 |
| Black | 82 | 53 | 0 |
| Asian | 32 | 11 | 0 |
| Native American | 13 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 18.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,250 | $0 | $23,964 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,667 | $47,109 | $46,023 |
| High School Graduate | $37,110 | $45,485 | $35,365 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,979 | $41,000 | $26,488 |
| Overall | $36,993 | $46,481 | $35,262 |
| Some College | $36,875 | $56,196 | $36,108 |
$36,993
Average Earnings
$46,481
Average Male
$35,262
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.69% of California residents speak only English, while 12.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,382 | 377 | 11.15% |
| Black | 100 | 74 | 74% |
| Hispanic | 657 | 52 | 7.91% |
| Multiple | 248 | 8 | 3.23% |
11.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.96%
Male Poverty Rate
13.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in California is Black, with 74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in California is Multiple, with 3.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.08% |
| Some College | 7.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 51.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.29% |
| Female Employed | 9.45% |
| Male Employed | 3.94% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,175 | $86,120 |
| Households | $60,070 | $69,105 |
| Married Families | $94,315 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,958 | $40,962 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
41.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
305
Number of Veterans
262
Male Veterans
43
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 126 |
| Second Gulf War | 80 |
| First Gulf War | 54 |
| World War II | 11 |
| Korea | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 117 |
| 35 to 54 | 106 |
| 75+ | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 252 | 8.3% |
| Other Race | 43 | 27.04% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 9.73% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 8.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
64.9%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.31%
Born in California
96.15%
Native Born
3.85%
Foreign Born
2.81%
Non Citizen
1.04%
Naturalized
96.15% of California residents were born in the United States, with 71.31% having been born in Missouri. 2.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,560 | 7 | 0.15% |
| 2028 | 4,553 | 7 | 0.15% |
| 2027 | 4,546 | 6 | 0.13% |
| 2026 | 4,540 | 7 | 0.15% |
| 2025 | 4,533 | 7 | 0.15% |
| 2024 | 4,526 | 6 | 0.13% |
| 2023 | 4,520 | 19 | 0.42% |
| 2022 | 4,501 | -21 | -0.46% |
| 2021 | 4,522 | 22 | 0.49% |
| 2020 | 4,500 | 96 | 2.18% |
| 2019 | 4,404 | -18 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 4,422 | 21 | 0.48% |
| 2017 | 4,401 | 10 | 0.23% |
| 2016 | 4,391 | 29 | 0.66% |
| 2015 | 4,362 | 19 | 0.44% |
| 2014 | 4,343 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 4,338 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 4,335 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2011 | 4,333 | 25 | 0.58% |
| 2010 | 4,308 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,005 | 540 | 15.58% |
| 1990 | 3,465 | 84 | 2.48% |
| 1980 | 3,381 | 276 | 8.89% |
| 1970 | 3,105 | 317 | 11.37% |
| 1960 | 2,788 | 161 | 6.13% |
| 1950 | 2,627 | 102 | 4.04% |
| 1940 | 2,525 | -2,035 | -44.63% |