California
39.4 million people live in California. Its population shrank 0.5% since 2020, one of 7 places that lost residents. The typical household earns $102,159 a year, 20% above the national median, and the median home is worth $770,700, 2.1 times the U.S. median.
- Population
- 39.4 million
- Highest of 51
- Median household income
- $102,159
- 20% higher than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $770,700
- 2.1 times the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 11.4%
- 0.4 points below the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$102,159 per year
20% higher than the U.S. ($84,780). 7th highest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$52,079 per year
10% higher than the U.S. ($47,171). 11th highest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
11.4%
0.4 points below the U.S. (11.8%). 24th highest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
29.8 min one way
9% higher than the U.S. (27.4 min). 6th highest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$770,700
2.1 times the U.S. ($371,100). 2nd highest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$2,160 per month
39% higher than the U.S. ($1,557). Highest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
55.7%
9.6 points below the U.S. (65.3%). 3rd lowest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
39,355,309
11.5% of the U.S. total. Highest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
−0.5%
3.6 points below the U.S. (+3.1%). 6th lowest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
20.8%
0.3 points below the U.S. (21.1%). 24th lowest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
17.5%
1.4 points below the U.S. (18.9%). 7th lowest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
27.2%
12.5 points above the U.S. (14.7%). Highest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
Hispanic largest group
Hispanic residents are the largest group in California, at 41.2%. Nationwide they are 20.5%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 32.5% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 5.3% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 16.5% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 4.5% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 41.2% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
38.8%
1.4 points above the U.S. (37.4%). 18th highest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
7.2%
3.0 points below the U.S. (10.2%). 13th lowest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.