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.
For the first time, more Californians lived in cities than in rural areas. 1930 California Census
Boarders and "lodgers" were extremely common, as families took in strangers to help pay the mortgage during tightening economic times. 🔍 Why it Matters Today California was the fastest-growing state in the nation
1930 was the only year "Mexican" was listed as a separate race rather than a nationality, reflecting the era’s heightened nativism. reflecting the era’s heightened nativism.