California Demographic Statistics

2025 Population 2023 Population Median Age Median Income
38,814,638 38,965,193 37.6 years $96,334

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population icon 2025 Projected Population

The 2025 projected population for California is 38,814,638. This projection assumes an annual rate of change of -0.2%, consistent with the population change from 2022 to 2023 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 Population Estimates Program.

population icon 2023 Population

With 38,965,193 people, California is the 1st most populated state in the state of California out of 58 states according to the most current US Census data. But watch out, California, because San Diego County with 3,269,973 people and Orange County with 3,135,755 people are right behind you.

race icon Race & Ethnicity

The largest California racial/ethnic groups are Hispanic (39.8%) followed by White (34.6%) and Asian (15.1%).

income icon Median Income

In 2023, the median household income of California households was $96,334. California households made slightly more than San Mateo County households ($156,000) and Marin County households ($142,785) . However, 8.4% of California families live in poverty.

age icon Median Age

The median age for California residents is 37.6 years young.

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1 Geography State County City Population Median Household Income Average Household Income Household Income Distribution Race & Ethnicity Age & Sex Median Age Educational Attainment Poverty Unemployment Homes Households Land Area (square miles) GEOID
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Most Current Population Year Population Population Density
(square miles)		 Total Female Male Total Occupied Homes Families Married Couple Families Single Parent Families Non-families (unrelated people sharing a home)
Households Less than $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $149,999 $150,000 to $199,999 $200,000+ Total White Black Native Asian Islander Other Two or More Hispanic or Latino 0 to 9 Years 10 to 19 Years 20 to 29 Years 30 to 39 Years 40 to 49 Years 50 to 59 Years 60 to 69 Years 70+ Years 0 to 9 Years 10 to 19 Years 20 to 29 Years 30 to 39 Years 40 to 49 Years 50 to 59 Years 60 to 69 Years 70+ Years Population 25+ Years No Diploma High School Some College Bachelors Degree Advanced Degree Family Households Family Poverty Civilian Labor Force 16+ Years Unemployment Rate Occupied Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Median Value of Owner-Occupied Homes Total With Own Children Under 18 Years Total With Own Children Under 18 Years
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