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What are the demographics of California?

California has a population of 39,242,785 with a median age of 37.6. The racial composition is 44.0% White, 5.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

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Demographic composition shapes California's economy, politics, and culture. 15.2% of residents were born outside the US. 3650.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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California has a population of 39,242,785 with a median age of 37.6. The racial composition is 44.0% White, 5.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.