California, Cincinnati



California, Cincinnati is one of the 52 neighborhoods of Cincinnati, Ohio. Located at the confluence of the Little Miami River and Ohio River, it is the southeastern-most neighborhood in the city. California borders the Cincinnati neighborhoods of Mt. Washington and the East End, as well as Anderson Township. The population was 944 at the 2020 census.

History
The community was named after the state of California. California was annexed by the city of Cincinnati in 1909.

Demographics
As of the census of 2020, there were 944 people living in the neighborhood. There were 452 housing units. The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 89.6% White, 2.0% Black or African American, 0.0% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from some other race, and 6.9% from two or more races. 2.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 323 households, out of which 63.8% were families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals.

15.1% of the neighborhood's population were under the age of 18, 68.7% were 18 to 64, and 16.2% were 65 years of age or older. 41.4% of the population was male and 58.6% was female.

According to the U.S. Census American Community Survey, for the period 2016-2020 the estimated median annual income for a household in the neighborhood was $112,875. About 0.0% of family households were living below the poverty line. About 48.6% had a bachelor's degree or higher.

Landmarks
California has earned the nickname "Cincinnati's Playland" because of its many recreation destinations. These include:
 * Coney Island
 * Riverbend Music Center
 * Belterra Park Gaming & Entertainment Center
 * California Woods nature preserve

Notable person

 * Brice Disque, business executive and soldier