1930 California Census Official

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.

L.A. surpassed San Francisco as the state’s largest metropolis, reaching 1.2 million residents. 🏗️ The Economic Landscape 1930 California Census

In 1930, a modest bungalow in Los Angeles was valued around $5,000, while monthly rent averaged $25–$40. For genealogists and historians, the 1930 Census is