The article reflects on a 40-year retrospective of California's economic and social landscape, highlighting its shift from a state of mobility to one with entrenched class divisions by ethnicity and education. Current statistics indicate California has the highest poverty rate in the U.S., especially among Latinos and Black communities. A significant number of residents living in or near poverty are undocumented immigrants. The article points out that high living costs exacerbate economic struggles, with even high earners in certain areas qualifying as 'poor' for housing assistance.
California's transformation from a state of high mobility to one defined by rigid classes has resulted in significant economic disparity among ethnic and educational lines.
In 2023, more than 7 million Californians live in poverty, revealing stark stratifications where high living costs intensify economic hardship.
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