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STATE · ADMITTED 1850 · 2000 CENSUS

California

33,871,648 residents · 58 counties · 1618 cities · 9,129 census tracts
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California is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,493. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $198,900.

CA
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,871,648
+14%since 1990
from 29,760,021 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
217 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 191 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.3
+5%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
28.8M31.7M34.6M37.6M40.5M1990201020202024California
202439.3M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,493
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,798 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,711
+38%since 1990
from $16,409 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,900
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $194,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$747
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $620 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
56.9%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 55.6% in 1990
43.1% rent
Afford Score
4.2
−23%since 1990
from 5.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in California on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(20,555,653)
Black7.4%(2,198,766)
Hispanic / Latino25.4%(7,557,550)
Asian9.6%(2,847,835)
Diversity Score79.2%(23,579,709)
2000
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(15,816,790)
Black6.4%(2,181,926)
Hispanic / Latino32.4%(10,966,556)
Asian10.8%(3,648,860)
Diversity Score79.3%(26,874,977)
Diversity Score
79
Unchangedsince 1990
from 79 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 23.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.8%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
−18%since 1990
from 24.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Section 02

Largest cities

1.Los Angeles3,869,089
2.San Diego1,406,106
3.San Jose989,814
4.San Francisco826,079
5.Fresno555,549
6.Sacramento536,449
7.Long Beach450,469
8.Oakland440,838
9.Bakersfield422,165
10.Anaheim341,008
11.Stockton324,597
12.Riverside323,057
Frequently asked

How many people live in California?

California has about 33,871,648 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in California?

The typical household in California earns about $47,493 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is California expensive?

In California, the median home is worth about $198,900, and the typical rent is about $747 a month.

How educated are people in California?

About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in California?

About 14.2% of people in California live below the federal poverty line.

Has California grown since 1990?

Yes, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,111,627 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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Los AngelesSan DiegoSan JoseSan FranciscoFresnoSacramentoLong BeachOakland
All 58 counties
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Metro areas
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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