California Population

1860–2026

4,430

2026 projection

17.5% since 2020 (decrease)

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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.
20264,430-1854.01%
20254,615-150.32%
20244,630-160.34%
20234,646-70.15%
20224,653-4448.71%
20215,097-2725.07%
20205,369-90914.48%
20196,278-170.27%
20186,295-270.43%
20176,322-400.63%

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California Demographics

21.7median age

Median age

Female22 yrs
Male21.4 yrs

Adults

4,125
719 seniors · 17%3,406 other adults

Sex

Female 51.6% · 2,509Male 48.4% · 2,355

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 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

$48,606median household income

Median household income

$48,606

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$49,861

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

28.9%

About 1 in 3 residents

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

California Marital Status

21% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married21%21%21%
Never married67%69%65%
Divorced6%7%6%
Widowed4%2%6%
Separated2%1%2%

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