California Population

2011–2026

13,538

2026 projection

8.1% 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.
202613,538+1050.78%
202513,433+2100.79%
202313,223-4123.02%
202213,635-4943.50%
202114,129-6014.08%
202014,730-850.57%
201914,815+5173.62%
201814,298+8586.38%
201713,440+1,0548.51%
201612,386+1581.29%

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California Demographics

35median age

Median age

Female35 yrs
Male35.1 yrs

Adults

10,216
1,799 seniors · 18%8,417 other adults

Sex

Female 46.8% · 6,150Male 53.2% · 6,986

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 131 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

$119,855median household income

Median household income

$119,855

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$72,874

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

6.8%

About 1 in 15 residents

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

California Marital Status

52% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married52%50%55%
Never married34%38%30%
Divorced9%8%10%
Widowed3%2%4%
Separated2%2%<1%

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