California Population

2010–2026

89

2026 projection

9.9% 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.
202689+11.14%
202588+11.15%
202487+22.35%
202385+11.19%
202284+11.20%
202183+22.47%
202081-1717.35%
201998+22.08%
20189600.00%
201796+11.05%

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California Demographics

54.8median age

Median age

Female51.8 yrs
Male58.5 yrs

Adults

45
14 seniors · 31%31 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