1930 California | Census

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

In 1930, a modest bungalow in Los Angeles was valued around $5,000, while monthly rent averaged $25–$40. 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. 1930 California Census

For the first time, the census asked if a household owned a radio—the "high-tech" luxury of the era. 1930 California Census