California borough, Pennsylvania
California borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
California borough is a geographic entity located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,615. The land area covers 11.01 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,615 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 21.7 yrs | ±0.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,407 | ±139 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,744 | ±170 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,407 | ±139 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 337 | ±124 |
| Median Home Value | $152,200 | ±$38,342 |
| Median Gross Rent | $806 | ±$88 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,606 | ±$9,502 |
| Per Capita Income | $21,215 | ±$2,807 |
| Poverty Rate | 28.9% | ±9.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 869 | ±285 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.8% | ±4.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,189 | ±209 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 80.4% | ±5.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 4,628 (2024)
ID: 193985
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY
225 3RD ST, CALIFORNIA PA 15419-1131
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GUS Population: 210,434 (2024)
ID: 173742
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
100 W BEAU ST, STE 702, WASHINGTON PA 15301-4443
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | McClellandtown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Belle Vernon, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Belle Vernon, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Uniontown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Bentleyville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | BENTLEYVILLE, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bentleyville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Fredericktown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Fredericktown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Canonsburg, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pennsylvania Western University
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College | 1.3 mi away | 250 University Avenue, California, PA, 15419 |
7249384000
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CALIFORNIA AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 100 WOOD STREET, CALIFORNIA, PA, 15419 |
(724) 938-2907
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Douglas Education Center
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College | 6.7 mi away | 130 7th St, Monessen, PA, 15062 |
7246843684
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BROWNSVILLE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 100 SENECA ST, BROWNSVILLE, PA, 15417 |
(724) 785-7272
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Laurel Business Institute
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College | 15.1 mi away | 11 East Penn St, Uniontown, PA, 15401 |
7244394900
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BELLE VERNON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 505 SPEER ST, BELLE VERNON, PA, 15012 |
(724) 929-6642
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly
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College | 15.7 mi away | 2201 University Drive, Lemont Furnace, PA, 15456-1025 |
7244304100
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JOHN K TENER LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 638 FALLOWFIELD AVE, CHARLEROI, PA, 15022 |
(724) 483-8282
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Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 16.8 mi away | 175 Georges Fairchance Rd, Uniontown, PA, 15401 |
7244372721124
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BENTLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 931 MAIN ST, BENTLEYVILLE, PA, 15314 |
(724) 239-5122
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CHARLEROI LOCK 4, PA US, located 5.6 miles from California borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.0° | 21.3° | 30.2° | 3.24" | 3.8" |
| February | 42.1° | 22.2° | 32.2° | 2.75" | 2.7" |
| March | 51.4° | 29.0° | 40.2° | 3.42" | 2.1" |
| April | 64.1° | 39.3° | 51.7° | 3.45" | 0.0" |
| May | 73.5° | 50.7° | 62.1° | 3.94" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.1° | 59.5° | 70.3° | 4.33" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.0° | 63.8° | 74.4° | 4.05" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.7° | 62.5° | 73.1° | 3.50" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.8° | 55.9° | 66.9° | 3.26" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.0° | 44.4° | 55.2° | 2.86" | 0.0" |
| November | 53.7° | 33.9° | 43.8° | 2.85" | 0.2" |
| December | 43.4° | 27.0° | 35.2° | 3.27" | 1.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| California borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Coal Center borough | Borough | 0.6 mi | — |
| Newell borough | Borough | 1.4 mi | — |
| Elco borough | Borough | 2.0 mi | — |
| West Brownsville borough | Borough | 2.6 mi | — |
| Roscoe borough | Borough | 2.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4212510768. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.