For the first time, the census asked if a household owned a radio—the "high-tech" luxury of the era.
The "Industry" appears in the census through thousands of entries for "Actor," "Cameraman," and "Title Writer." 1930 California Census
While the "Unemployment" column was relatively new, it began to show the early cracks in the economy, particularly in manufacturing. 🌍 Diversity and Displacement For the first time, the census asked if
The census captures the early wave of African Americans moving from the South to find work in California’s shipyards and railroads. 🏠 Life in the Household 🏠 Life in the Household The 1930 California
The 1930 California Census serves as a vivid snapshot of a state on the precipice of profound change. Captured just months after the 1929 stock market crash, it documents a population caught between the unbridled optimism of the "Roaring Twenties" and the grim reality of the Great Depression. 📈 A Population in Flux
The 1930 Census is a critical—and sometimes controversial—document regarding California’s ethnic and racial makeup.
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.