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California

U.S. State
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

39,431,263 Population
155,859.2 Square Miles
252.99 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
38.4 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
21.33%
18 to 34
23.72%
35 to 64
38.4%
65 and Over
16.55%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
49.9%
Female
50.1%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
27.65%
Native
72.35%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
27.48%
2000 to 2009
20.2%
1990 to 1999
19.7%
Before 1990
32.61%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
15.15%
High School Grad or Higher
84.85%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
38.12%
School Dropout Rate
In School
97.44%
Dropped Out
2.56%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
54.66%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$49,934
Median Household Income
$100,149
Gini Index
0.49
Unemployment Rate
Employed
94.07%
Unemployed
5.93%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
11.8%
Population Under 18
Poverty
14.59%
Non-poverty
85.41%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
11.82%
Non-poverty
88.18%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
30 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
5.94%
With Health Insurance Coverage
94.06%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.79
Number of Households
13,797,638
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
52.12%
Married
47.89%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
41.66%
Now Married
49.11%
Widowed
2.11%
Divorced
7.12%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
35.71%
Now Married
46.7%
Widowed
7.44%
Divorced
10.15%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
4.52%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
14,877,017
Occupancy Status
Occupied
92.74%
Vacant
7.26%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
55.82%
Renter Occupied
44.18%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
25.3%
For Sale
5.67%
Other
69.03%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1977
Types of Structures
Single Unit
64.24%
Multi Unit
32.19%
Mobile Home
3.41%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.15%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
66.13%
Without Mortgage
33.87%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$759,500
Median Gross Rent
$2,104
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
10.39%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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