California Population & Demographics
California has a population of 39,242,785, ranking #1 among US states. The median household income is $96,334 and the median age is 37.6.
US states by population — California is #1
39,242,785
Population
#1
By Population
$96,334
Median Income
37.6
Median Age
Age Distribution
Male: 50.0% · Female: 50.0%
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 44.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% |
Economy & Income
$96,334
Median Household Income
$47,977
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
$136,730
Mean Household Income
59.3%
Employment Rate
Education
84.6%
High School Graduate+
36.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
Housing
$695,400
Median Home Value
$1,956
Median Rent
14,532,683
Total Housing Units
55.8%
Owner-Occupied
44.2%
Renter-Occupied
7.6%
Vacant
Commute
3.2%
Drive Alone
2.4%
Carpool
15.5%
Work From Home
29.0 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in California
| # | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles city | 3,857,897 | $80,366 | $879,500 |
| 2 | San Diego city | 1,385,061 | $104,321 | $848,500 |
| 3 | San Jose city | 990,054 | $141,565 | $1,187,800 |
| 4 | San Francisco city | 836,321 | $141,446 | $1,380,500 |
| 5 | Fresno city | 543,615 | $66,804 | $348,500 |
| 6 | Sacramento city | 524,802 | $83,753 | $484,600 |
| 7 | Long Beach city | 458,491 | $83,969 | $762,200 |
| 8 | Oakland city | 438,072 | $97,369 | $924,700 |
| 9 | Bakersfield city | 408,366 | $77,397 | $347,300 |
| 10 | Anaheim city | 344,553 | $90,583 | $771,700 |
| 11 | Stockton city | 320,470 | $76,851 | $412,900 |
| 12 | Riverside city | 316,241 | $88,575 | $542,100 |
| 13 | Santa Ana city | 311,639 | $88,354 | $657,800 |
| 14 | Irvine city | 308,160 | $129,647 | $1,115,400 |
| 15 | Chula Vista city | 275,030 | $105,173 | $697,400 |
| 16 | Santa Clarita city | 229,021 | $119,926 | $721,000 |
| 17 | Fremont city | 228,518 | $176,350 | $1,289,400 |
| 18 | San Bernardino city | 221,774 | $63,988 | $384,900 |
| 19 | Modesto city | 218,614 | $77,899 | $415,600 |
| 20 | Fontana city | 211,921 | $98,187 | $558,500 |
Counties in California
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles County | 9,848,406 | $87,760 |
| 2 | San Diego County | 3,282,782 | $102,285 |
| 3 | Orange County | 3,164,063 | $113,702 |
| 4 | Riverside County | 2,449,909 | $89,672 |
| 5 | San Bernardino County | 2,187,816 | $82,184 |
| 6 | Santa Clara County | 1,903,297 | $159,674 |
| 7 | Alameda County | 1,651,949 | $126,240 |
| 8 | Sacramento County | 1,584,047 | $88,724 |
| 9 | Contra Costa County | 1,161,458 | $125,727 |
| 10 | Fresno County | 1,012,152 | $71,434 |
| 11 | Kern County | 910,433 | $67,660 |
| 12 | Ventura County | 838,259 | $107,327 |
| 13 | San Francisco County | 836,321 | $141,446 |
| 14 | San Joaquin County | 787,416 | $88,531 |
| 15 | San Mateo County | 745,100 | $156,000 |
| 16 | Stanislaus County | 552,250 | $79,661 |
| 17 | Sonoma County | 485,642 | $102,840 |
| 18 | Tulare County | 475,774 | $69,489 |
| 19 | Solano County | 450,824 | $99,994 |
| 20 | Santa Barbara County | 443,975 | $95,977 |
Frequently Asked Questions
California has a population of 39,242,785 according to the Census ACS 2023 5-Year estimates, making it the #1 most populated state.
The median household income in California is $96,334, with a per capita income of $47,977. 8.4% of the population lives below the poverty level.
California is 44.0% White, 5.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 2.8% Hispanic/Latino.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.