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California

37,253,956 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 $60,883. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $458,500.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,253,956
+10%since 2000
from 33,871,648 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
239 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.2
+6%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
28.8M31.7M34.6M37.6M40.5M1990201020202024California
202439.3M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,883
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,493 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,188
+29%since 2000
from $22,711 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$458,500
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $198,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,147
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $747 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.5%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
44.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.5
+80%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(15,816,790)
Black6.4%(2,181,926)
Hispanic / Latino32.4%(10,966,556)
Asian10.8%(3,648,860)
Other0%
Diversity Score79.3%(26,874,977)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(14,956,253)
Black5.8%(2,163,804)
Hispanic / Latino37.6%(14,013,719)
Asian12.8%(4,775,070)
Other3.3%(1,246,949)
Diversity Score84.3%(31,418,444)
Diversity Score
84
+6%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+37%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.2%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
27.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 37,253,956 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in California?

The typical household in California earns about $60,883 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is California expensive?

In California, the median home is worth about $458,500, and the typical rent is about $1,147 a month.

How educated are people in California?

About 30.1% of adults age 25 and over in California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in California?

About 13.7% 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 7,493,935 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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