1930 California Census May 2026

For genealogists and historians, the 1930 Census is the "Bridge to the Modern Era." It is the last census available before the Dust Bowl migrations of the mid-1930s forever changed the state's social fabric. It captures the pioneers of the silent film era, the builders of the Golden Gate Bridge (which began shortly after), and the last generation born before the age of television.

The 1930 data provides a unique look at how people earned a living before the "New Deal" transformed the American workforce. 1930 California Census

Detailed records of "Little Tokyo" in L.A. and Chinatown in San Francisco document vibrant but segregated communities living under restrictive housing covenants. For genealogists and historians, the 1930 Census is

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. Detailed records of "Little Tokyo" in L

Signal Hill and Huntington Beach records show thousands of "Roughnecks" and engineers flocking to the oil fields.

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