Demographics & People — California, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,523 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~4,500 |
| Median Age | 38.9 |
| Total Households | 2,017 |
| Family Households | 1,159 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 |
| Diversity Index | 0.267 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,847 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Asian | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 643 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,678 |
| German | 955 |
| Other groups | 852 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 657 |
| Irish | 592 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 462 |
| English | 326 |
| American | 254 |
| European | 204 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 174 |
Language
| English Only | 3,840 |
| Spanish | 513 |
| Population 5+ | 4,377 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 305 |
| Population 18+ | 3,475 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for California, Missouri.