California Census — 1930

While the "Unemployment" column was relatively new, it began to show the early cracks in the economy, particularly in manufacturing. 🌍 Diversity and Displacement

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

In 1930, a modest bungalow in Los Angeles was valued around $5,000, while monthly rent averaged $25–$40. While the "Unemployment" column was relatively new, it

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

to the 1940 Census to see the full impact of the Great Depression.

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