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Overview
| Population: | 36,553,215 | | Pop. Change: | 8% | | State: | California | | Metro Area: | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, ... 35 more | | County: | Los Angeles, Orange, ... 58 more | | City: | Los Angeles, San Diego, ... 1081 more | | Zip Code: | 90011, 90096, ... 2678 more |
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State Overview
As of 2009, California's population is 36,553,215 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 7.63 percent.
The median home cost in California is $380,310. Home appreciation the last year has been -24.50 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, California's cost of living is 42.81% Higher than the U.S. average.
California public schools spend $5,649 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 19 students per teacher in California.
The unemployment rate in California is 10.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. California jobs have Decreased by 3.10 percent.
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People
The 2009 California, CA, population is 36,553,215. There are 234 people per square mile (population density).
Family in California, CA
The median age is 35.5. The US median is 37.6. 55.39% of people in California, CA, are married. 9.54% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.87 people. 25.80% of people are married, with children. 9.87% have children, but are single.
Race in California, CA
57.44% of people are white, 6.47% are black, 12.00% are asian, 0.99% are native american, and 23.15% claim 'Other'.
35.33% of the people in California, CA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 64.67% are non-hispanic).
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Health
There are 170 physicians per 100,000 population in California, CA. The US average is 170.
California, CA Health Index
Air quality in California, CA is 36 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in California, CA is 41 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 65 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Quality of Life in California: I've lived in California for 28 years (all my life). Despite all the bad publicity about my wonderful state, I still embrace it and will always remain here until my... (read more)Sub-standard: As a 7th generation Californian I have been saddened by the deterioration of what once was a great place to live and raise a family. The immigration problem is so out of... (read more)San Diego, the insecure city with an inferiority c: San Diegans like to claim they are these real down home type people, real and not snobby or pretentious or superficial like "those "LA types" which I find hilarious -... (read more)Have an opinion about California? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for California Click Here
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Economy
The unemployment rate in California, CA, is 10.90%, with job growth of -3.10%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 22.90%.
California, CA Taxes
California, CA,sales tax rate is 7.75%. Income tax is 6.00%.
California, CA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $25,431, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $54,414.
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| Unemployment Rate | 10.90% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -3.10% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 22.90% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.75% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 6.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $25,431 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $54,414 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 12.17% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 10.09% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 10.21% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 14.47% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 18.44% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 12.27% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 13.07% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 6.42% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.90% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.95% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 14.54% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 21.24% | 20.24% |
| Service | 14.79% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 26.78% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1.37% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 8.47% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 12.81% | 14.44% |
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Housing
The median home value in California, CA, is $380,310. Home appreciation is -24.50% over the last year. The median age of California, CA, real estate is 33 years.
California, CA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 40.14% of the California, CA, population. 5.84% of houses and apartments in California, CA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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| Median Home Age | 33 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $380,310 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -24.50% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 53.48% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 5.84% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 40.14% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $8.36 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 1.11% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 1.29% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 1.28% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 1.13% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 1.29% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.85% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.63% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 20.39% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 17.37% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 12.21% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 15.95% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 7.20% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 9.69% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 4.06% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 6.34% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 15.94% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 18.85% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 15.46% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 14.09% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 6.99% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 8.57% | 13.55% |
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Crime
California, CA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 4. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
California, CA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 4. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Climate
California, CA, gets 25 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 16 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 59.
On average, there are 258 sunny days per year in California, CA. The July high is around 88 degrees. The January low is 35. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 56 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Education
California, CA, schools spend $5,649 per student. There are 19 pupils per teacher, 5,359 students per librarian, and 1,256 children per counselor in California, CA schools.
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So Called "Cultrure": I like OldBen a great... (read more)education: i would like know about where i can get best education from which state... (read more)Universities: California has both Ca State universities and Univeristies of CA. No matter where you live, one is close by.... (read more)Have an opinion about California? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for California Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in California, CA, takes 30 minutes. 72% of commuters drive their own car alone. 15% carpool with others. 5% take mass transit and 4% work from home.
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Davis California: Davis California has the best non-car transportation anywhere. Bike lanes abound, and a University, student-run bus system carries the rest. Low carbon footprint from... (read more)High desert Ca: I live in So Ca in the High Desert N of San Bernardino. I like the weather all year but the summers are too hot for me! Spring and winter are great.... (read more)climate: hot summers , perfect spring and fall , and not to much of rain in the... (read more)Have an opinion about California? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for California Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means California, CA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means California, CA is more expensive.
Overall, California, CA cost of living is 142.81.
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Religion
46.07% of the people in California, CA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 29.72% are Catholic; 7.55% are Protestant; 1.60% are LDS; 3.49% are another Christian faith; 2.89% in California, CA are Jewish; 0.07% are an eastern faith; 0.76% affilitates with Islam.
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Religion: Central California is more conservative than the Bay Area or So.... (read more)Quality of Life in California: I've lived in California for 28 years (all my life). Despite all the bad publicity about my wonderful state, I still embrace it and will always remain here until my... (read more)Sub-standard: As a 7th generation Californian I have been saddened by the deterioration of what once was a great place to live and raise a family. The immigration problem is so out of... (read more)Have an opinion about California? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for California Click Here
| Percent Religious | 46.07% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 29.72% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 7.55% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 1.60% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 2.49% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.49% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 2.14% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.92% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 0.78% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.72% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 3.49% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 2.89% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.07% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.76% | 0.54% |
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53.91% of the people in California, CA are registered as Democrats. 44.80% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.32%.
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