The majority of low-wage workers in California are either under age 25 or over 50, according to an analysis of Census data by the Legislative Analyst’s Office. 

About 40% of them have children under age 18. Most California low-wage earners are not married. About 10% of them are the sole breadwinners for households with children, according to the analysis.

Many are immigrants. They make up about 40% of the state’s low-wage earners.