California
City in Moniteau County, Missouri

California is a city in Moniteau County, Missouri, with 4,498 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 892 ft (272 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clarksburg, 5.8 miles W.
- 4,498residents (2020 Census)
- 892 ftelevation · 272 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.0 km²
- 1,164 / sq mipopulation density
- 65018ZIP code
About California
California is a city in and the county seat of Moniteau County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 4,498. It is the largest city in Moniteau County and the third largest city in the Jefferson City metropolitan area.
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Living in California
- Median household income
- $63,864
- Median home value
- $152,700
- Median rent
- $756/mo
- Median age
- 38.9
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California had 4,498 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,498 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,164 per sq mi (449 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
California at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Moniteau County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,498 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.87 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6303° N, 92.5671° W |
| ZIP code | 65018 |
| Official website | cityofcalifornia.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2910468 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near California
- Clarksburg5.8 mi W
- Latham7.8 mi SW
- Centertown8.6 mi E
- Jamestown10.6 mi NE
- Russellville10.7 mi SE
- Tipton11.7 mi W
- Lohman12.5 mi SE
- St. Martins12.8 mi E
- Prairie Home12.8 mi N
- Fortuna13.1 mi W
- Hartsburg14.8 mi E
- Olean15.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about California
What county is California in?
California is in Moniteau County, Missouri.
What is the population of California, MO?
4,498 people lived in California at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of California, MO?
The ZIP code of California is 65018.
What is the elevation of California?
892 feet (272 m) above sea level.
What towns are near California?
Clarksburg (5.8 mi), Latham (7.8 mi), Centertown (8.6 mi), Jamestown (10.6 mi), Russellville (10.7 mi).
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