California Population

2010–2026

89

2026 projection

7.2% since 2020 (increase)

020406080100201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for California. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202689+11.14%
202588+11.15%
202487+22.35%
202385+11.19%
202284+11.20%
20218300.00%
202083+11.22%
20198200.00%
201882-22.38%
20178400.00%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

California is growing faster than Campbell County, Kentucky, and the U.S.

  • California+8.6%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Campbell County+2.5%
  • Kentucky+2.2%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

California Demographics

54.8median age

Median age

Female51.8 yrs
Male58.5 yrs

Adults

45
14 seniors (65+) · 31% of adults31 other adults

Sex

Female 46.9% · 23Male 53.1% · 26

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 0.49 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

California Income

$77,813median household income

Median household income

$77,813

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$38,750

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

6.1%

About 1 in 16 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

California Marital Status

51% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married51%54%48%
Never married26%13%39%
Divorced15%25%4%
Widowed9%8%9%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201