EDD

EDD

@CA_EDD

The official account of the California Employment Development Department. #WorkingInCA #CAjobs

California https://t.co/OEq6dfWa7Q Joined 2009-11-17 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

75,138

Followers

640

Following

10,635

Tweets

22.3

Avg Engagement

422

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @CA_EDD's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2009-11-17
  • Verification:No
  • Location:California

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,249
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:18.8
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:3.5
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,249 tweets

The account maintains moderate engagement with an average of 421 likes and 48 retweets per tweet. Verified accounts make up a small percentage, indicating a mix of public and private interactions.

18.8

Avg Likes/Tweet

3.5

Avg Retweets/Tweet

61,229

Total Likes

11,286

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

4

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

20

75th Percentile

626

Top Tweet

0.3

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

46.8%

Original

48.0%

Replies

4.5%

Retweets

0.7%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.0%

With Media

68.8%

With Links

32.6%

With #Tags

47.0%

With @Mentions

16.1%

With Emojis

228

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

1.03

Reply/Original Ratio

0.15

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

90.3%

Weekday Posts

9.7%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#workinginca (415) #cajobs (342) #california (181) #hiring (146) #caljobs (143) #eddnews (127) #pressrelease (123) #jobseekers (108) #unemployment (97) #employment (84)

Most Mentioned

@ca_edd (36) @coveredca (33) @caleitc4me (32) @edd (31) @cagovernor (21) @housingiskey (20) @calaboragency (18) @capublichealth (17) @thesower726 (15) @name (12)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,249 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,520 (47%)
Replies 1,561 (48%)
Retweets 146 (4%)
Quote Tweets 22 (1%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.

The 146 retweets (4% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,249 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

The primary audience includes Californians seeking unemployment benefits, job seekers, and individuals affected by employment-related policies. It also targets businesses and organizations needing information on employment regulations.

Average

Audience Quality

23.9%

Suspicion Index

28.6%

Low-Quality %

19

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

36.6%

Empty Bio

33.2%

<10 Tweets

6.5%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

49.8%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

89.3%

No URL

20.6%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

3,132,357

Total Potential Reach

19

Median Follower Reach

88

75th Percentile Reach

3.7%

>1K followers

0.3%

>10K followers

0.1%

>50K followers

0.0%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

37.0%

Creators

3,701 accounts

29.8%

Consumers

2,975 accounts

33.2%

Dormant

3,324 accounts

54

Verified Followers

0.54% of total

5.9%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.1

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Lagos, Nigeria (437) Los Angeles, CA (213) Nigeria (185) California, USA (154) United States (131) Accra, Ghana (89) Sacramento, CA (51) San Francisco, CA (49) Greater Accra, Ghana (40) San Diego, CA (35)

54

Verified Followers

0.54% of total

954

Protected Accounts

9.54% of total

4 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@THE_THEO_FORD 474,355 - -
@MarshaCollier 231,459 Author Social Media, eBay, Customer Service
@richfocus_ 79,637 - -
@MichelleRhee 67,606 Education Advocate Education, Advocacy, Reform
@amunra__ 63,859 Student Football, Scholar, Other
@amandadeibert 51,260 TV writer TV, Comic Books, LGBTQ+
@CaltransHQ 50,847 Transportation Transportation, California, Roads
@EricRoberts 47,437 Actor PiBakeShop, KeatonSimons, janbaronhunt
@natlawreview 39,831 - -
@biz_articles_ 38,611 - -

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (411) life (340) god (304) music (155) lover (120) fun (115) make (111) business (108) live (102) follow (99)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#mufc (11) #bitcoin (11) #30bg (8) #wizkidfc (7) #music (7) #nft (7) #endsars (7) #blacklivesmatter (6) #btc (6) #caleg (6)

6,336

Followers With Bio

3,664

Followers Without Bio

63.36%

% With Bio

36.64%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,249 analyzed

2,760

Combined Engagement

2,022

Total Likes

738

Total Retweets

552

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

20%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Unemployment Benefits Tax Policies Public Service Communication
EDD
@CA_EDD

Are you receiving tweets or direct messages from accounts claiming to be EDD or EDD representatives offering assistance? We will not contact you via social media to discuss your claim. Report fake accounts: https://t.co/iSQcbXVoNK

2021-06-29
Retweets: 33 Likes: 593 Engagement: 626
EDD
@CA_EDD

IRS announced that the first $10,200 of unemployment compensation paid in 2020 are nontaxable. Already filed your 2020 tax return? Do not file an amended return, IRS will automatically refund money to those who filed before the recent changes made by the American Rescue Plan.

2021-04-14
Retweets: 82 Likes: 494 Engagement: 576
EDD
@CA_EDD

For weeks of unemployment between December 27, 2020, and September 4, 2021, EDD will automatically add $300 in federal unemployment compensation on top of your current weekly benefit amount. You do not need to do anything. https://t.co/nt5NwjXRqH

2021-03-21
Retweets: 64 Likes: 466 Engagement: 530
EDD
@CA_EDD

RT @CAgovernor: This heat wave is set to be the hottest &amp; longest on record in CA for September. We are now heading into the worst part of it - the risk of outages is real. Your efforts have paid off so far, but we need everyone to double down to save energy after 4pm. https

2022-09-06
Retweets: 515 Likes: 0 Engagement: 515
EDD
@CA_EDD

Today through April 17, EDD will be phasing in #PEUC benefits for approximately 700K #Californians who exhausted all their benefits. This means eligible claimants who exhausted PEUC benefits and have been waiting for additional weeks, will be able to certify for benefits

2021-04-10
Retweets: 44 Likes: 469 Engagement: 513

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently shares updates on unemployment benefits and tax policies, which are critical for its audience. It emphasizes official communication and warns against scams, highlighting its role in public service. The content is informative and policy-focused, aligning with its mission to support employment and economic stability.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 75,138
  • + High community engagement through conversations
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @CA_EDD reveals an growing Twitter presence with 75,138 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 22.3 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025