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Youngest Cities — California

1 California Polytechnic State University 19.2
2 University of California-Davis 19.5
3 University of California-Santa Barbara 19.9
4 Isla Vista 21.2
5 Camp Pendleton Mainside 21.6
6 Stanford 22.7
7 Camp Pendleton South 23.1
8 Fort Irwin 23.4
9 Potomac Park 23.6
10 Lemoore Station 24.2
11 Twentynine Palms 24.6
12 Arvin 24.9
13 Mendota 24.9
14 Earlimart 25.2
15 Benton Park 25.3
16 San Luis Obispo 26.2
17 McFarland 26.7
18 Orange Cove 26.9
19 Parlier 27.0
20 East Bakersfield 27.0
21 Huron 27.1
22 Davis 27.2
23 August 27.3
24 Greenfield 27.5
25 Gonzales 27.9
26 Arcata 28.0
27 Shafter 28.0
28 Guadalupe 28.4
29 Adelanto 28.8
30 King City 28.9
31 Waterford 28.9
32 Farmersville 29.2
33 Santa Maria 29.3
34 Lemon Hill 29.4
35 Hillcrest 29.5
36 Tulare 29.5
37 Castroville 29.6
38 Winton 29.8
39 Merced 29.8
40 Dinuba 29.8
41 Kerman 29.9
42 East Niles 30.3
43 Linda 30.3
44 Los Banos 30.4
45 Madera 30.4
46 Wasco 30.4
47 Woodlake 30.5
48 Williams 30.5
49 Cudahy 30.5
50 Rosamond 30.7
51 Santa Cruz 30.7
52 Brawley 30.8
53 Keyes 30.8
54 Patterson 30.9
55 Sanger 31.0
56 Chico 31.0
57 Lamont 31.0
58 Florence-Graham 31.1
59 Lake Los Angeles 31.1
60 Lakeland Village 31.2
61 Orosi 31.2
62 Porterville 31.2
63 Mayfair 31.3
64 Perris 31.3
65 West Modesto 31.4
66 Lindsay 31.4
67 Corning 31.4
68 La Cresta 31.4
69 Muscoy 31.6
70 El Centro 31.6
71 Lemoore 31.7
72 Highgrove 31.7
73 Rialto 31.8
74 Bakersfield 31.9
75 Delhi 31.9
76 San Bernardino 31.9
77 Victorville 32.0
78 Bell Gardens 32.0
79 Moreno Valley 32.1
80 Heber 32.1
81 Salinas 32.1
82 Good Hope 32.2
83 Avenal 32.3
84 Reedley 32.3
85 Fresno 32.4
86 San Jacinto 32.4
87 East Hemet 32.5
88 Olivehurst 32.5
89 Maywood 32.5
90 Hanford 32.5
91 Parkway 32.6
92 Nuevo 32.7
93 Watsonville 32.7
94 Bay Point 32.7
95 Mead Valley 32.7
96 Ceres 32.7
97 Willowbrook 32.8
98 North Fair Oaks 32.8
99 Riverbank 32.9
100 Berkeley 32.9

The youngest cities in California by median age tend to be dynamic communities with growing populations and active lifestyles. California Polytechnic State University has a median age of 19.2 years.

Young median ages often reflect the presence of universities, military bases, or rapidly growing job markets that attract young workers and families. These cities typically have higher birth rates and more demand for schools and family-oriented services.

Cities with younger populations often feature vibrant nightlife, dining scenes, and cultural activities catered to younger demographics, along with strong demand for rental housing and entry-level employment opportunities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of California Polytechnic State University's population is under 19.2 years old.
  • 2. College towns and military base communities typically have the youngest median ages due to their large populations of 18-24 year olds.
  • 3. Cities with young populations often see faster economic growth and more entrepreneurial activity.

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