California Population

1880–2026

4,530

2026 projection

0.7% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual 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.
20264,530+70.15%
20254,523-70.15%
20244,530+190.42%
20234,511+180.40%
20224,493-250.55%
20214,518+180.40%
20204,500+962.18%
20194,404-180.41%
20184,422+210.48%
20174,401+100.23%

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California Demographics

38.9median age

Median age

Female39.3 yrs
Male37.4 yrs

Adults

3,464
862 seniors · 25%2,602 other adults

Sex

Female 55.5% · 2,501Male 44.5% · 2,008

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 45 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

$63,864median household income

Median household income

$63,864

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$44,010

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

11.6%

About 1 in 9 residents

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

California Marital Status

46% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married46%50%43%
Never married26%29%24%
Divorced18%15%21%
Widowed9%5%12%
Separated<1%<1%<1%

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