California city, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

California city is a small community located in Missouri. The total population is 4,523. It ranks as the 163rd most populous out of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in California city is 39.3 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in California city is $60,506. This is 12% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.2%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $123,700. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, California city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in California city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.2%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (14.2% vs 5.1%). The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

14.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for California city, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. For official data, visit data.census.gov.