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California, Missouri

California, Missouri, in Moniteau county, is 25 miles SW of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 113 miles E of Kansas City, Missouri. The city contains a population of approximately 4,005.

The People and Families of California

In California, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, California had a median family income of $39,221.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in California favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,700. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

California Housing

California has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 66% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In California, 92% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.

Of Note

Comparative Profile of California, MO

Comparing California to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population76
Racial Diversity78
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Well-Paid Single Women66
Well-Paid Single Men67
Age of the Population45
Male Share of the Population45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better67
College Educated Adults56
People Above Poverty56
Median Family Income56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Affordability of Rents76
Housing Recently Built66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime56

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