California is a small town with a large college student population. Because of this, there is a real youthful, hip vibe to the place, and much of the life in the town is centered on the college. This has helped California to buck the trend of other small towns that have suffered declining populations over the past 20 to 30 years. Spending by students, and faculty and staff jobs, are a big part of the local economy.
The education level of California citizens is a little higher than the average for US cities and towns: 24.90% of adults in California have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in California in 2022 was $21,658, which is low income relative to Pennsylvania and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $86,632 for a family of four. However, California contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
California is a very ethnically-diverse borough. The people who call California home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of California residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in California include German, Italian, Irish, Polish, and English.
The most common language spoken in California is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.
