California
Census-designated place in St. Mary's County, Maryland
California is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in St. Mary's County, Maryland, with 12,947 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 108 ft (33 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wildewood, 3.0 miles W.
- 12,947residents (2020 Census)
- 108 ftelevation · 33 m
- 12.9 sq miland area · 33.3 km²
- 1,006 / sq mipopulation density
- 20619main ZIP code (2 in total)
About California
California is a census-designated place and community in St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 11,857 at the 2010 census, an increase of 27.4% from the 2000 census. There are department stores and numerous shopping centers situated along Maryland Highway 235 ("Three Notch Road"). Maryland Route 4 crosses Highway 235 in California, providing access to the narrow Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge and the popular weekend resort town of Solomons on its opposite side. Bridge-bound traffic is notorious for backing up during rush hour.
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Living in California
- Median household income
- $119,855
- Median home value
- $346,800
- Median rent
- $1,927/mo
- Median age
- 35
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California had 12,947 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,947 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,006 per sq mi (389 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
California at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Mary's County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 12,947 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.87 sq mi (33.3 km²) |
| Water area | 2.11 sq mi (5.48 km²) |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2976° N, 76.4921° W |
| ZIP codes | 20619, 20688 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2412150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near California
- Wildewood3.0 mi W
- Solomons3.1 mi NE
- Drum Point3.7 mi NE
- Lexington Park4.3 mi SE
- Callaway4.9 mi SW
- Lusby5.4 mi NE
- Chesapeake Ranch Estates6.1 mi NE
- Leonardtown8.0 mi W
- Broomes Island8.4 mi N
- Tall Timbers9.6 mi S
- Piney Point10.5 mi S
- Long Beach11.1 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about California
What county is California in?
California is in St. Mary's County, Maryland.
What is the population of California, MD?
12,947 people lived in California at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of California, MD?
The main ZIP code is 20619. Other ZIP codes: 20688.
What is the elevation of California?
108 feet (33 m) above sea level.
What towns are near California?
Wildewood (3.0 mi), Solomons (3.1 mi), Drum Point (3.7 mi), Lexington Park (4.3 mi), Callaway (4.9 mi).
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