1930 California Census May 2026

California was the fastest-growing state in the nation during the 1920s. By 1930, the census revealed a demographic explosion that reshaped the West Coast. Approximately 5.67 million people. Growth Rate: A staggering 65.7% increase since 1920.

The 1930 Census is a critical—and sometimes controversial—document regarding California’s ethnic and racial makeup. 1930 California Census

Signal Hill and Huntington Beach records show thousands of "Roughnecks" and engineers flocking to the oil fields. California was the fastest-growing state in the nation

For the first time, more Californians lived in cities than in rural areas. Growth Rate: A staggering 65

Beyond the numbers, the census reveals the intimate details of daily life in 1930.

For the first time, the census asked if a household owned a radio—the "high-tech" luxury of the era.

L.A. surpassed San Francisco as the state’s largest metropolis, reaching 1.2 million residents. 🏗️ The Economic Landscape