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California Overview

Sep 9, 1850
INCORPORATED
163,694
TOTAL AREA [ SQ MI ]
155,766
LAND AREA [ SQ MI ]
7,928
WATER AREA [ SQ MI ]
2,900
ELEVATION AVG [ FT ]
14,494
ELEVATION HIGH [ FT ]
Sea Level
ELEVATION LOW [ FT ]
252.7
POP DENSITY [ PPL / SQ MI ]
90011
LARGEST ZIP CODE
Los Angeles
LARGEST CITY
Los Angeles County
LARGEST COUNTY
39,356,104
TOTAL POPULATION
19,708,947
MALE POPULATION
19,647,157
FEMALE POPULATION
100.31
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.69
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$45,591
PER CAPITA INCOME
$105,010
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$91,905
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
25.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
74.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,258
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
20,161,988
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

California Area Codes

Largest Zip Codes by Population in California

The largest zip codes in California by population are 90011 (106,042), 90650 (101,983), 94565 (100,826), 92336 (100,571), and 91331 (99,804).
106,042 (0.27%)
101,983 (0.26%)
100,826 (0.26%)
100,571 (0.26%)
99,804 (0.25%)
98,990 (0.25%)
96,704 (0.25%)
96,515 (0.25%)
96,200 (0.24%)
95,134 (0.24%)
92,580 (0.24%)
92,262 (0.23%)
90,630 (0.23%)
89,651 (0.23%)
88,617 (0.23%)
87,799 (0.22%)
87,476 (0.22%)
86,387 (0.22%)
85,727 (0.22%)
84,700 (0.22%)
83,758 (0.21%)
83,716 (0.21%)
82,983 (0.21%)
82,517 (0.21%)
82,176 (0.21%)
81,636 (0.21%)
81,501 (0.21%)
81,466 (0.21%)
80,905 (0.21%)
80,880 (0.21%)
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Largest Cities by Population in California

The largest cities in California by population are Los Angeles (3,881,041), San Diego (1,383,987), San Jose (1,001,176), San Francisco (851,036), and Fresno (541,528).
3,881,041 (9.86%)
1,383,987 (3.52%)
1,001,176 (2.54%)
851,036 (2.16%)
541,528 (1.38%)
523,600 (1.33%)
462,293 (1.17%)
437,825 (1.11%)
404,321 (1.03%)
347,111 (0.88%)
320,030 (0.81%)
316,076 (0.80%)
311,379 (0.79%)
304,527 (0.77%)
276,103 (0.70%)
228,795 (0.58%)
225,850 (0.57%)
221,041 (0.56%)
218,308 (0.55%)
209,578 (0.53%)
209,279 (0.53%)
202,279 (0.51%)
197,481 (0.50%)
194,512 (0.49%)
178,221 (0.45%)
176,326 (0.45%)
176,105 (0.45%)
174,696 (0.44%)
173,722 (0.44%)
171,637 (0.44%)
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Largest Counties by Population in California

The largest counties in California by population are Los Angeles County (9,936,690), San Diego County (3,289,701), Orange County (3,175,227), Riverside County (2,429,487), and San Bernardino County (2,180,563).
9,936,690 (25.25%)
3,289,701 (8.36%)
3,175,227 (8.07%)
2,429,487 (6.17%)
2,180,563 (5.54%)
1,916,831 (4.87%)
1,663,823 (4.23%)
1,579,211 (4.01%)
1,162,648 (2.95%)
1,008,280 (2.56%)
906,883 (2.30%)
851,036 (2.16%)
842,009 (2.14%)
779,445 (1.98%)
754,250 (1.92%)
552,063 (1.40%)
488,436 (1.24%)
473,446 (1.20%)
450,995 (1.15%)
445,213 (1.13%)
437,609 (1.11%)
406,608 (1.03%)
282,290 (0.72%)
281,712 (0.72%)
268,571 (0.68%)
260,485 (0.66%)
217,141 (0.55%)
213,605 (0.54%)
191,713 (0.49%)
181,852 (0.46%)
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Race in California

The most populous races in California are White / Caucasian (18,943,660 | 48.1%), Hispanic or Latino (15,617,930 | 39.7%), and Some other Race (6,388,999 | 16.2%).
Race in California
Race# Population% Population
Asian5,949,13615.1%
Black / African American2,202,5875.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific150,5310.4%
Hispanic or Latino15,617,93039.7%
Native / Alaskan394,1881.0%
White / Caucasian18,943,66048.1%
Two or more Races5,327,00313.5%
Some other Race6,388,99916.2%
Total39,356,104100.0%

Ancestry in California

The most populous ancestries reported in California are Mexican (12,708,410 | 32.3%), German (2,705,750 | 6.9%), English (2,303,961 | 5.9%), Irish (2,287,353 | 5.8%), and Indian (Asian) (1,868,782 | 4.8%), together accounting for 55.6% of all California residents.
Ancestry in California
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan61,1220.2%
African144,3430.4%
Alaska Native1,1130.0%
Alaskan Athabascan6030.0%
Albanian5,2680.0%
Aleut1,0360.0%
Alsatian7580.0%
American1,134,6352.9%
Apache35,3590.1%
Arab324,9630.8%
Arapaho4740.0%
Argentinean54,8770.1%
Armenian246,2850.6%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac26,4970.1%
Australian18,6230.1%
Austrian62,1200.2%
Bahamian1,0460.0%
Bangladeshi112,0080.3%
Barbadian2,1030.0%
Basque18,1060.1%
Belgian23,0910.1%
Belizean21,0660.1%
Bermudan3060.0%
Bhutanese480,2171.2%
Blackfeet26,7800.1%
Bolivian15,5910.0%
Brazilian47,0470.1%
British203,3870.5%
British West Indian2,4760.0%
Bulgarian12,9430.0%
Burmese567,4111.4%
Cajun2,6700.0%
Cambodian8,1500.0%
Canadian70,4580.2%
Cape Verdean3,5410.0%
Carpatho Rusyn3510.0%
Celtic4,2370.0%
Central American1,496,7023.8%
Central American Indian78,6550.2%
Cherokee111,3470.3%
Cheyenne1,6990.0%
Chickasaw6,5600.0%
Chilean30,0140.1%
Chinese2,5680.0%
Chippewa9,4210.0%
Choctaw31,8100.1%
Colombian101,0430.3%
Colville3480.0%
Comanche3,8350.0%
Costa Rican28,5700.1%
Cree1,6870.0%
Creek7,3410.0%
Croatian46,8280.1%
Crow8210.0%
Cuban104,4430.3%
Cypriot7680.0%
Czech74,7840.2%
Czechoslovakian20,1980.1%
Danish144,3130.4%
Delaware1,8030.0%
Dominican22,7990.1%
Dutch280,9500.7%
Dutch West Indian1,0560.0%
Eastern European118,7060.3%
Ecuadorian45,6610.1%
Egyptian58,3800.2%
English2,303,9615.9%
Estonian4,0960.0%
Ethiopian38,8040.1%
European719,4811.8%
Fijian2,3060.0%
Filipino120,8680.3%
Finnish50,3260.1%
French568,1401.4%
French American Indian3,1410.0%
French Canadian90,5070.2%
German2,705,7506.9%
German Russian1,3220.0%
Ghanaian9,3840.0%
Greek123,6600.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro45,8630.1%
Guatemalan468,4071.2%
Guyanese3,9340.0%
Haitian13,9300.0%
Hmong1750.0%
Honduran101,4210.3%
Hopi2,1660.0%
Houma1930.0%
Hungarian101,7090.3%
Icelander6,5650.0%
Indian (Asian)1,868,7824.8%
Indonesian23,4180.1%
Inupiat2,2630.0%
Iranian210,6250.5%
Iraqi24,3990.1%
Irish2,287,3535.8%
Iroquois6,3950.0%
Israeli29,2060.1%
Italian1,369,8383.5%
Jamaican38,7510.1%
Japanese122,8350.3%
Jordanian15,7520.0%
Kenyan8,0870.0%
Kiowa4310.0%
Korean1,688,5004.3%
Laotian54,2620.1%
Latvian9,7960.0%
Lebanese63,6750.2%
Liberian2,6700.0%
Lithuanian44,9620.1%
Lumbee8980.0%
Luxembourger1,9990.0%
Macedonian2,9110.0%
Malaysian65,8680.2%
Maltese6,6900.0%
Marshallese3300.0%
Menominee2200.0%
Mexican12,708,41032.3%
Mexican American Indian190,8920.5%
Mongolian6,6980.0%
Moroccan10,3100.0%
Native Hawaiian90,4660.2%
Navajo25,0820.1%
Nepalese10,7040.0%
New Zealander3,9870.0%
Nicaraguan113,8710.3%
Nigerian53,0270.1%
Northern European75,6590.2%
Norwegian336,2510.9%
Okinawan2,8710.0%
Osage2,4690.0%
Ottawa1,0030.0%
Paiute5,3360.0%
Pakistani75,4750.2%
Palestinian25,9320.1%
Panamanian21,7000.1%
Paraguayan1,4860.0%
Pennsylvania German4,6430.0%
Peruvian114,3150.3%
Pima2,3900.0%
Polish442,7591.1%
Portuguese316,3470.8%
Potawatomi3,1630.0%
Pueblo9,0370.0%
Puerto Rican229,0630.6%
Puget Sound Salish1,1210.0%
Romanian59,3290.2%
Russian340,7530.9%
Salvadoran750,8641.9%
Samoan63,1840.2%
Scandinavian99,3750.3%
Scotch-Irish189,8610.5%
Scottish454,4561.1%
Seminole3,9080.0%
Senegalese1,2410.0%
Serbian18,5550.1%
Shoshone2,0720.0%
Sierra Leonean1,7860.0%
Sioux14,5920.0%
Slavic12,1100.0%
Slovak23,8940.1%
Slovene10,5980.0%
Somali4,9210.0%
South African12,6630.0%
South American397,7991.0%
South American Indian8,4010.0%
Soviet Union7260.0%
Spaniard180,2490.5%
Spanish143,0990.4%
Spanish American5,4040.0%
Spanish American Indian10,1330.0%
Sri Lankan798,8862.0%
Subsaharan African302,7170.8%
Sudanese4,1170.0%
Swedish329,8490.8%
Swiss90,1860.2%
Syrian32,2190.1%
Taiwanese1,0450.0%
Thai914,5152.3%
Tlingit-Haida1,6710.0%
Tohono O'Odham3,5980.0%
Tongan23,7980.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian6,6150.0%
Tsimshian2720.0%
Turkish31,1060.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander6500.0%
Ugandan2,4820.0%
Ukrainian117,1440.3%
Uruguayan6,1000.0%
Ute1,1450.0%
Venezuelan24,1610.1%
Vietnamese16,0140.0%
Welsh146,2630.4%
West Indian9,1560.0%
Yakama2610.0%
Yaqui18,5550.1%
Yugoslavian18,7690.1%
Yuman3,2060.0%
Yup'ik4360.0%
Zimbabwean7960.0%
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Immigrants in California

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in California came from Latin America (5,137,807 | 13.1%), Central America (4,776,678 | 12.1%), Asia (4,197,463 | 10.7%), Mexico (3,881,193 | 9.9%), and South Eastern Asia (1,592,490 | 4.1%), together accounting for 49.8% of all California residents.
Immigrants in California
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan53,2600.1%
Africa213,7280.5%
Albania1,7130.0%
Argentina33,9600.1%
Armenia78,8470.2%
Asia4,197,46310.7%
Australia23,3380.1%
Austria6,7730.0%
Azores8,6590.0%
Bahamas6680.0%
Bangladesh18,3660.1%
Barbados1,2570.0%
Belarus11,1570.0%
Belgium6,1760.0%
Belize15,6930.0%
Bolivia8,5450.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina4,8670.0%
Brazil53,2220.1%
Bulgaria9,4420.0%
Cabo Verde3430.0%
Cambodia51,9740.1%
Cameroon3,1740.0%
Canada127,4770.3%
Caribbean71,2890.2%
Central America4,776,67812.1%
Chile15,3570.0%
China966,1612.5%
Colombia55,2490.1%
Congo1,0840.0%
Costa Rica12,6230.0%
Croatia4,9470.0%
Cuba30,4410.1%
Czechoslovakia9,2410.0%
Denmark6,5550.0%
Dominica6410.0%
Dominican Republic7,1680.0%
Eastern Africa61,2120.2%
Eastern Asia1,390,0273.5%
Eastern Europe268,7900.7%
Ecuador21,2760.1%
Egypt42,7180.1%
El Salvador440,2871.1%
England57,9530.2%
Eritrea7,2790.0%
Ethiopia24,6350.1%
Europe679,3841.7%
Fiji33,9370.1%
France40,2240.1%
Germany73,3040.2%
Ghana8,8140.0%
Greece10,5380.0%
Grenada4960.0%
Guatemala290,4360.7%
Guyana4,1580.0%
Haiti5,3300.0%
Honduras66,5900.2%
Hong Kong105,2150.3%
Hungary10,9360.0%
India539,1841.4%
Indonesia39,0970.1%
Iran206,0040.5%
Iraq40,9410.1%
Ireland16,0420.0%
Israel33,0290.1%
Italy31,4390.1%
Jamaica15,9390.0%
Japan103,5750.3%
Jordan16,3840.0%
Kazakhstan6,6480.0%
Kenya12,5030.0%
Korea315,2480.8%
Kuwait6,3530.0%
Laos48,9110.1%
Latin America5,137,80713.1%
Latvia2,9230.0%
Lebanon31,7570.1%
Liberia3,2030.0%
Lithuania3,6650.0%
Malaysia17,9290.1%
Mexico3,881,1939.9%
Micronesia1,4440.0%
Middle Africa7,3020.0%
Moldova10,1710.0%
Morocco6,6120.0%
Nepal16,5410.0%
Netherlands17,9370.1%
Nicaragua58,1610.2%
Nigeria35,5570.1%
North Macedonia6860.0%
Northern Africa61,7080.2%
Northern Europe169,8160.4%
Norway3,6770.0%
Oceania86,5190.2%
Pakistan49,3990.1%
Panama9,2090.0%
Peru74,0250.2%
Philippines818,2972.1%
Poland20,9970.1%
Portugal25,4620.1%
Romania23,0580.1%
Russia71,9320.2%
Saudi Arabia7,4080.0%
Scotland8,4440.0%
Senegal1,6150.0%
Serbia4,5950.0%
Sierra Leone2,6180.0%
Singapore10,2130.0%
Somalia2,8240.0%
South Africa20,6140.1%
South America289,8400.7%
South Central Asia909,4062.3%
South Eastern Asia1,592,4904.1%
Southern Europe85,1970.2%
Spain16,5860.0%
Sri Lanka11,2870.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines2940.0%
Sudan4,3000.0%
Sweden12,2210.0%
Switzerland9,1590.0%
Syria30,9490.1%
Taiwan176,2740.4%
Thailand65,3350.2%
Trinidad and Tobago5,6430.0%
Turkey20,4740.1%
Uganda4,3290.0%
Ukraine60,7610.2%
Uruguay3,8110.0%
Uzbekistan5,8970.0%
Venezuela16,9980.0%
Vietnam512,3351.3%
West Indies1,0190.0%
Western Africa55,7510.1%
Western Asia294,4180.7%
Western Europe153,8680.4%
Yemen10,3490.0%
Zaire1,6130.0%
Zimbabwe2,5610.0%
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Sex and Age in California

Sex and Age in California

The most populous age groups in California are 30 to 34 Years (1,531,903 | 7.8%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (1,428,994 | 7.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in California
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,156,233 (5.9%)1,102,075 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years1,212,387 (6.1%)1,155,771 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Years1,340,373 (6.8%)1,272,663 (6.5%)
15 to 19 Years1,329,182 (6.7%)1,269,948 (6.5%)
20 to 24 Years1,379,498 (7.0%)1,295,276 (6.6%)
25 to 29 Years1,510,071 (7.7%)1,413,315 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Years1,531,903 (7.8%)1,428,994 (7.3%)
35 to 39 Years1,431,803 (7.3%)1,338,777 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years1,312,880 (6.7%)1,267,516 (6.5%)
45 to 49 Years1,257,752 (6.4%)1,229,147 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years1,261,145 (6.4%)1,229,172 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years1,224,493 (6.2%)1,233,989 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years1,136,280 (5.8%)1,170,161 (6.0%)
65 to 69 Years910,823 (4.6%)1,002,075 (5.1%)
70 to 74 Years702,048 (3.6%)812,514 (4.1%)
75 to 79 Years449,341 (2.3%)563,852 (2.9%)
80 to 84 Years285,455 (1.5%)388,001 (2.0%)
85 Years and over277,280 (1.4%)473,911 (2.4%)
Total19,708,947 (100.0%)19,647,157 (100.0%)

Families and Households in California

Median Family Size in California

The median family size in California is 3.47 persons per family, with married-couple families (6,545,790 | 72.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.52 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (830,462 | 9.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.17 persons per family.
Median Family Size in California
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple6,545,790 (72.0%)3.52
Single Male/Father830,462 (9.1%)3.17
Single Female/Mother1,717,455 (18.9%)3.42
Total Families9,093,707 (100.0%)3.47

Median Household Size in California

The median household size in California is 2.89 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,717,455 | 12.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.7 persons per household. non-family households (4,222,115 | 31.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.37 persons per household.
Median Household Size in California
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple6,545,790 (49.2%)3.57
Single Male/Father830,462 (6.2%)3.59
Single Female/Mother1,717,455 (12.9%)3.70
Non-family4,222,115 (31.7%)1.37
Total Households13,315,822 (100.0%)2.89

Household Size by Marriage Status in California

Out of a total of 13,315,822 households in California, 9,093,707 (68.3%) are family households, while 4,222,115 (31.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,239,966, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,176,768.
Household Size by Marriage Status in California
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-3,176,768 (23.9%)
2-Person Households3,239,966 (24.3%)816,926 (6.1%)
3-Person Households2,090,862 (15.7%)134,606 (1.0%)
4-Person Households1,965,674 (14.8%)61,102 (0.5%)
5-Person Households1,016,944 (7.6%)19,722 (0.2%)
6-Person Households437,674 (3.3%)7,206 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households342,587 (2.6%)5,785 (0.0%)
Total9,093,707 (68.3%)4,222,115 (31.7%)

Female Fertility in California

Fertility by Age in California

Average fertility rate in California is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 72.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 64.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in California
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years9,272 (2.0%)7.0
20 to 34 years297,325 (64.6%)72.0
35 to 50 years153,763 (33.4%)37.0
Total460,360 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in California

69.4% of women with births (460,360) in California are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 83.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 19.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in California
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years1,558 (16.8%)7,714 (83.2%)
20 to 34 years194,451 (65.4%)102,874 (34.6%)
35 to 50 years123,318 (80.2%)30,445 (19.8%)
Total319,490 (69.4%)140,870 (30.6%)

Fertility by Education in California

Average fertility rate in California is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 60.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 30.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 29.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in California
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School51,500 (11.2%)30.0
High School Diploma97,112 (21.1%)53.0
College or Associate's Degree137,625 (29.9%)49.0
Bachelor's Degree108,707 (23.6%)52.0
Graduate Degree65,416 (14.2%)60.0
Total460,360 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in California

30.6% of women with births in California are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 92.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 45.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in California
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School28,119 (54.6%)23,381 (45.4%)
High School Diploma54,771 (56.4%)42,341 (43.6%)
College or Associate's Degree84,502 (61.4%)53,123 (38.6%)
Bachelor's Degree91,749 (84.4%)16,958 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree60,183 (92.0%)5,233 (8.0%)
Total319,490 (69.4%)140,870 (30.6%)

Income in California

Income Overview in California

Per Capita Income in California is $45,591, while median incomes of families and households are $105,010 and $91,905 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income39,356,104$45,591
Median Family Income9,093,707$105,010
Mean Family Income9,093,707$145,957
Median Household Income13,315,822$91,905
Mean Household Income13,315,822$130,718
Income Deficit9,093,707$11,258
Wage / Income Gap (%)39,356,10425.67%
Wage / Income Gap ($)39,356,10474.33¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index39,356,1040.49

Earnings by Sex in California

Average Earnings in California are $45,032, $51,028 for men and $37,927 for women, a difference of 25.7%.
Earnings by Sex in California
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male11,187,654 (54.2%)$51,028
Female9,462,232 (45.8%)$37,927
Total20,649,886 (100.0%)$45,032

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in California

The most common earnings brackets in California are $100,000+ for men (2,749,763 | 24.6%) and $100,000+ for women (1,496,850 | 15.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in California
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less370,568 (3.3%)464,733 (4.9%)
$2,500 to $4,999266,963 (2.4%)335,151 (3.5%)
$5,000 to $7,499288,614 (2.6%)374,896 (4.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999214,127 (1.9%)281,452 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499286,880 (2.6%)363,116 (3.8%)
$12,500 to $14,999248,885 (2.2%)317,628 (3.4%)
$15,000 to $17,499250,277 (2.2%)312,807 (3.3%)
$17,500 to $19,999207,307 (1.8%)237,535 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,499271,581 (2.4%)291,891 (3.1%)
$22,500 to $24,999324,124 (2.9%)324,756 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $29,999643,826 (5.8%)598,031 (6.3%)
$30,000 to $34,999620,125 (5.5%)557,801 (5.9%)
$35,000 to $39,999517,506 (4.6%)438,059 (4.6%)
$40,000 to $44,999495,950 (4.4%)413,079 (4.4%)
$45,000 to $49,999496,458 (4.4%)394,998 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $54,999413,139 (3.7%)326,959 (3.5%)
$55,000 to $64,999746,683 (6.7%)585,636 (6.2%)
$65,000 to $74,999632,235 (5.7%)479,882 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,142,643 (10.2%)866,972 (9.2%)
$100,000+2,749,763 (24.6%)1,496,850 (15.8%)
Total11,187,654 (100.0%)9,462,232 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in California

Average earnings in California are $58,345 for men and $44,814 for women, a difference of 23.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $125,685, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,360. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $90,230, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,879.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in California
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$34,360$22,879
High School Diploma$44,409$31,750
College or Associate's Degree$55,538$39,406
Bachelor's Degree$88,045$64,248
Graduate Degree$125,685$90,230
Total$58,345$44,814

Family Income in California

Family Income Brackets in California

According to the California family income data, there are 1,918,772 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 145,499 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in California
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000263,7182.9%
$10,000 to $14,999145,4991.6%
$15,000 to $24,999381,9364.2%
$25,000 to $34,999472,8735.2%
$35,000 to $49,999745,6848.2%
$50,000 to $74,9991,218,55713.4%
$75,000 to $99,9991,109,43212.2%
$100,000 to $149,9991,727,80419.0%
$150,000 to $199,9991,100,33912.1%
$200,000+1,918,77221.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in California

7+ person families (280,434 | 3.1%) account for the highest median family income in California with $123,752 per family, while 2-person families (3,554,734 | 39.1%) have the highest median income of $46,713 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in California
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families3,554,734 (39.1%)$93,426
3-Person Families2,067,637 (22.7%)$105,163
4-Person Families1,877,130 (20.6%)$121,926
5-Person Families929,171 (10.2%)$109,765
6-Person Families384,601 (4.2%)$106,802
7+ Person Families280,434 (3.1%)$123,752
Total9,093,707 (100.0%)$105,010

Family Income by Number of Earners in California

The median family income in California is $105,010, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,386,220) having the highest median family income of $149,099, while families with no earners (1,143,815) have the lowest median family income of $49,558, accounting for 15.2% and 12.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in California
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,143,815 (12.6%)$49,558
1 Earner2,876,334 (31.6%)$71,941
2 Earners3,687,338 (40.6%)$133,409
3+ Earners1,386,220 (15.2%)$149,099
Total9,093,707 (100.0%)$105,010

Household Income in California

Household Income Brackets in California

With 2,383,532 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in California, accounting for 17.9% of all households. In contrast, only 426,106 households (3.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in California
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000585,8964.4%
$10,000 to $14,999426,1063.2%
$15,000 to $24,999745,6865.6%
$25,000 to $34,999798,9496.0%
$35,000 to $49,9991,158,4778.7%
$50,000 to $74,9991,824,26813.7%
$75,000 to $99,9991,597,89912.0%
$100,000 to $149,9992,370,21617.8%
$150,000 to $199,9991,424,79310.7%
$200,000+2,383,53217.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in California

The median household income in California is $91,905, with the highest median household income of $108,046 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 5,058,940 households (38.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $48,986, with 373,841 households (2.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in California
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years373,841 (2.8%)$48,986
25 to 44 Years4,565,586 (34.3%)$99,703
45 to 64 Years5,058,940 (38.0%)$108,046
65+ Years3,317,455 (24.9%)$66,282
Total13,315,822 (100.0%)$91,905

Poverty in California

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in California

With 11.1% poverty level for males and 13.2% for females among the residents of California, 15 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 40,941 males (15.8%) and 325,806 females (19.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in California
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years174,379 (15.4%)171,488 (15.9%)
5 Years36,024 (15.5%)35,059 (15.9%)
6 to 11 Years232,389 (15.7%)223,509 (15.9%)
12 to 14 Years122,445 (15.4%)118,084 (15.6%)
15 Years40,941 (15.8%)40,463 (15.9%)
16 and 17 Years78,006 (15.0%)75,002 (15.3%)
18 to 24 Years276,398 (15.5%)325,806 (19.2%)
25 to 34 Years256,000 (8.6%)360,164 (12.7%)
35 to 44 Years233,456 (8.7%)316,324 (12.2%)
45 to 54 Years206,728 (8.3%)238,797 (9.7%)
55 to 64 Years228,644 (9.8%)260,693 (10.9%)
65 to 74 Years148,712 (9.3%)193,984 (10.8%)
75 Years and over97,915 (9.9%)193,862 (14.0%)
Total2,132,037 (11.1%)2,553,235 (13.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in California

According to the poverty statistics in California, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.7% of males and 90.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in California
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years959,434 (84.6%)910,278 (84.2%)
5 Years196,130 (84.5%)185,802 (84.1%)
6 to 11 Years1,246,889 (84.3%)1,183,818 (84.1%)
12 to 14 Years673,882 (84.6%)640,390 (84.4%)
15 Years217,827 (84.2%)214,493 (84.1%)
16 and 17 Years443,443 (85.0%)416,187 (84.7%)
18 to 24 Years1,505,079 (84.5%)1,372,558 (80.8%)
25 to 34 Years2,716,341 (91.4%)2,471,102 (87.3%)
35 to 44 Years2,460,668 (91.3%)2,284,141 (87.8%)
45 to 54 Years2,279,157 (91.7%)2,214,769 (90.3%)
55 to 64 Years2,104,212 (90.2%)2,134,710 (89.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,444,156 (90.7%)1,605,067 (89.2%)
75 Years and over891,310 (90.1%)1,186,470 (86.0%)
Total17,138,528 (88.9%)16,819,785 (86.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in California

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in California show that 5.1% or 335,287 of the total 6,545,790 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 23.8%, comprising of 10,813 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.8%, which includes 134,035 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in California
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children3,417,486 (96.2%)134,035 (3.8%)
1 or 2 Children2,273,809 (95.0%)120,160 (5.0%)
3 or 4 Children484,647 (87.3%)70,279 (12.7%)
5 or more Children34,561 (76.2%)10,813 (23.8%)
Total6,210,503 (94.9%)335,287 (5.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in California

According to the poverty data in California, 11.1% or 92,022 single-father households and 20.3% or 348,757 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2,100 households (35.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 11,566 households (60.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in California
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children28,961 (7.0%)68,142 (9.0%)
1 or 2 Children44,604 (12.8%)186,160 (24.1%)
3 or 4 Children16,357 (24.6%)82,889 (48.7%)
5 or more Children2,100 (35.0%)11,566 (60.3%)
Total92,022 (11.1%)348,757 (20.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in California

The poverty data for California shows that 335,287 of the married-couple family households (5.1%) and 440,779 of the single-parent households (17.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 10,813 households (23.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 13,666 household (54.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in California
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children134,035 (3.8%)97,103 (8.3%)
1 or 2 Children120,160 (5.0%)230,764 (20.6%)
3 or 4 Children70,279 (12.7%)99,246 (41.9%)
5 or more Children10,813 (23.8%)13,666 (54.3%)
Total335,287 (5.1%)440,779 (17.3%)

Employment Characteristics in California

Employment by Class of Employer in California

Among the 18,353,469 employed individuals in California, private company employees (12,200,444 | 66.5%), local government employees (1,481,509 | 8.1%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (1,361,235 | 7.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in California
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees12,200,44466.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)697,6263.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,361,2357.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,313,8417.2%
Local Government Employees1,481,5098.1%
State Government Employees748,1924.1%
Federal Government Employees515,8152.8%
Unpaid Family Workers34,8070.2%
Total18,353,469100.0%

Employment Status by Age in California

According to the labor force statistics for California, out of the total population over 16 years of age (31,601,862), 63.8% or 20,161,988 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.4% or 1,290,367 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 83.2% or 2,463,466 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.9% or 116,036 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in California
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years648,245 (31.1%)116,036 (17.9%)
20 to 24 Years1,923,163 (71.9%)207,702 (10.8%)
25 to 29 Years2,411,793 (82.5%)176,061 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Years2,463,466 (83.2%)145,344 (5.9%)
35 to 44 Years4,409,204 (82.4%)229,279 (5.2%)
45 to 54 Years4,026,568 (80.9%)197,302 (4.9%)
55 to 59 Years1,799,609 (73.2%)91,780 (5.1%)
60 to 64 Years1,360,800 (59.0%)70,762 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years959,689 (28.0%)50,864 (5.3%)
75 Years and over168,211 (6.9%)9,252 (5.5%)
Total20,161,988 (63.8%)1,290,367 (6.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in California

According to labor force statistics for California, 78.5% of individuals (16,467,257) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (20,977,398) are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 905,699 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.6% or 6,663,296 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.5% or 152,653 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in California
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2,035,378 (65.6%)232,703 (7.5%)
High School Diploma3,148,587 (73.2%)296,793 (6.9%)
College / Associate Degree4,626,775 (78.7%)358,619 (6.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher6,663,296 (86.6%)300,079 (3.9%)
Total16,467,257 (78.5%)1,153,757 (5.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in California

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in California are Community & Social Service (2,150,984 | 11.5%), Management (2,095,467 | 11.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (1,491,613 | 8.0%), Business & Financial (1,085,741 | 5.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (1,039,098 | 5.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in California

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in California, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (81.3%), Computers & Mathematics (75.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (72.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (69.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (69.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (69.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in California
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,221,245 (58.3%)874,222 (41.7%)
Business & Financial496,753 (45.8%)588,988 (54.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,086,076 (72.8%)405,537 (27.2%)
Computers & Mathematics576,551 (75.0%)191,740 (25.0%)
Architecture & Engineering388,980 (81.3%)89,373 (18.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science120,545 (49.2%)124,424 (50.8%)
Community & Social Service 850,165 (39.5%)1,300,819 (60.5%)
Education, Arts & Media107,868 (33.6%)212,940 (66.4%)
Legal Services & Support111,402 (47.3%)124,245 (52.7%)
Education Instruction & Library318,975 (30.7%)720,123 (69.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment311,920 (56.2%)243,511 (43.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating304,819 (30.6%)689,953 (69.4%)
Health Technologists206,334 (30.1%)479,544 (69.9%)
Total (Category)3,959,058 (50.6%)3,859,519 (49.4%)
Total (Overall)10,164,048 (54.3%)8,565,750 (45.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in California are Food Preparation & Serving (1,008,150 | 5.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (696,332 | 3.7%), Healthcare Support (688,879 | 3.7%), Personal Care & Service (508,117 | 2.7%), and Security & Protection (389,678 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in California

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in California, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (81.1%), Security & Protection (79.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (77.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (79.6%), Personal Care & Service (74.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (50.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in California
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support140,557 (20.4%)548,322 (79.6%)
Security & Protection308,359 (79.1%)81,319 (20.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention186,075 (77.9%)52,847 (22.1%)
Law Enforcement122,284 (81.1%)28,472 (18.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving503,283 (49.9%)504,867 (50.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance420,985 (60.5%)275,347 (39.5%)
Personal Care & Service131,669 (25.9%)376,448 (74.1%)
Total (Category)1,504,853 (45.7%)1,786,303 (54.3%)
Total (Overall)10,164,048 (54.3%)8,565,750 (45.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in California are Office & Administration (1,967,349 | 10.5%), and Sales & Related (1,769,458 | 9.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in California

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in California
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related906,054 (51.2%)863,404 (48.8%)
Office & Administration587,937 (29.9%)1,379,412 (70.1%)
Total (Category)1,493,991 (40.0%)2,242,816 (60.0%)
Total (Overall)10,164,048 (54.3%)8,565,750 (45.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in California are Construction & Extraction (902,206 | 4.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (478,757 | 2.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (264,143 | 1.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in California

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in California
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry184,818 (70.0%)79,325 (30.0%)
Construction & Extraction881,420 (97.7%)20,786 (2.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair460,706 (96.2%)18,051 (3.8%)
Total (Category)1,526,944 (92.8%)118,162 (7.2%)
Total (Overall)10,164,048 (54.3%)8,565,750 (45.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in California are Production (855,408 | 4.6%), Material Moving (718,395 | 3.8%), and Transportation (664,349 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in California

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in California
OccupationMaleFemale
Production594,704 (69.5%)260,704 (30.5%)
Transportation579,128 (87.2%)85,221 (12.8%)
Material Moving505,370 (70.4%)213,025 (29.6%)
Total (Category)1,679,202 (75.0%)558,950 (25.0%)
Total (Overall)10,164,048 (54.3%)8,565,750 (45.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in California

Employment Industries in California

The major employment industries in California include Health Care & Social Assistance (2,385,880 | 12.7%), Retail Trade (1,924,053 | 10.3%), Professional & Scientific (1,767,270 | 9.4%), Manufacturing (1,668,028 | 8.9%), and Educational Services (1,613,711 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries in California

Employment Industries by Sex in California

The California industries that see more men than women are Construction (90.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (87.1%), and Transportation & Warehousing (74.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (73.4%), Educational Services (65.7%), and Finance & Insurance (53.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in California
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting264,040 (71.0%)107,850 (29.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction20,067 (87.1%)2,980 (12.9%)
Construction1,128,035 (90.0%)125,222 (10.0%)
Manufacturing1,140,264 (68.4%)527,764 (31.6%)
Wholesale Trade324,889 (66.6%)162,831 (33.4%)
Retail Trade1,012,211 (52.6%)911,842 (47.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing718,401 (74.8%)242,545 (25.2%)
Utilities105,048 (73.9%)37,021 (26.1%)
Information343,901 (63.1%)200,901 (36.9%)
Finance & Insurance321,106 (46.3%)371,828 (53.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing207,826 (52.4%)189,103 (47.6%)
Professional & Scientific1,018,916 (57.7%)748,354 (42.3%)
Enterprise Management11,874 (48.2%)12,754 (51.8%)
Administrative & Support546,246 (63.8%)309,590 (36.2%)
Educational Services553,482 (34.3%)1,060,229 (65.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance635,849 (26.7%)1,750,031 (73.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation264,985 (55.4%)213,358 (44.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services667,208 (49.7%)675,896 (50.3%)
Public Administration458,424 (52.3%)418,266 (47.7%)
Total10,164,048 (54.3%)8,565,750 (45.7%)

Education in California

School Enrollment in California

The most common levels of schooling among the 10,132,531 students in California are college / undergraduate (2,542,432 | 25.1%), high school (2,144,625 | 21.2%), and middle school (1,995,214 | 19.7%).
School Enrollment in California
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool524,4015.2%
Kindergarten489,3564.8%
Elementary School1,869,77618.4%
Middle School1,995,21419.7%
High School2,144,62521.2%
College / Undergraduate2,542,43225.1%
Graduate / Professional566,7275.6%
Total10,132,531100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in California

Out of a total of 10,132,531 students who are enrolled in schools in California, 1,479,350 (14.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 8,653,181 (85.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 194,524 (45.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,366,926 (91.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in California
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds233,798 (54.6%)194,524 (45.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,981,844 (88.4%)259,237 (11.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds2,321,462 (90.8%)235,795 (9.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,366,926 (91.5%)126,226 (8.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds711,354 (87.8%)99,014 (12.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,022,599 (84.2%)191,389 (15.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds592,849 (74.6%)202,072 (25.4%)
35 Years and over422,467 (71.2%)170,975 (28.8%)
Total8,653,181 (85.4%)1,479,350 (14.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in California

Business (1,788,110 | 17.3%), social sciences (1,071,065 | 10.4%), engineering (1,025,132 | 9.9%), science & technology (853,382 | 8.3%), and bio, nature & agricultural (699,621 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 10,331,064 individuals in California who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in California
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics600,5455.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural699,6216.8%
Physical & Health Sciences321,8453.1%
Psychology551,1785.3%
Social Sciences1,071,06510.4%
Engineering1,025,1329.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies103,5011.0%
Science & Technology853,3828.3%
Business1,788,11017.3%
Education597,9615.8%
Literature & Languages525,2315.1%
Liberal Arts & History567,8065.5%
Visual & Performing Arts592,9055.7%
Communications477,8554.6%
Arts & Humanities554,9275.4%
Total10,331,064100.0%

Transportation & Commute in California

Vehicle Availability by Sex in California

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in California are males with 2 vehicles (3,775,910, accounting for 38.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,039,096, making up 45.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in California
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle321,626 (3.2%)273,679 (3.3%)
1 Vehicle1,662,238 (16.7%)1,641,895 (20.0%)
2 Vehicles3,775,910 (38.0%)3,039,096 (36.9%)
3 Vehicles2,262,216 (22.7%)1,802,249 (21.9%)
4 Vehicles1,184,136 (11.9%)925,367 (11.3%)
5 or more Vehicles744,475 (7.5%)546,125 (6.6%)
Total9,950,601 (100.0%)8,228,411 (100.0%)

Commute Time in California

The most frequently occuring commute durations in California are 30 to 34 minutes (2,381,423 commuters, 15.0%), 15 to 19 minutes (2,381,256 commuters, 15.0%), and 20 to 24 minutes (2,271,253 commuters, 14.3%).
Commute Time in California
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes311,0562.0%
5 to 9 Minutes1,192,4787.5%
10 to 14 Minutes1,933,35812.2%
15 to 19 Minutes2,381,25615.0%
20 to 24 Minutes2,271,25314.3%
25 to 29 Minutes998,1276.3%
30 to 34 Minutes2,381,42315.0%
35 to 39 Minutes452,8152.9%
40 to 44 Minutes675,6044.3%
45 to 59 Minutes1,369,2818.6%
60 to 89 Minutes1,248,8927.9%
90 or more Minutes637,0844.0%

Commute Time by Sex in California

The most common commute times in California are 30 to 34 minutes (1,364,930 commuters, 15.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (1,132,877 commuters, 16.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in California
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes164,858 (1.9%)146,198 (2.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes587,256 (6.7%)605,222 (8.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes984,228 (11.2%)949,130 (13.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,248,379 (14.2%)1,132,877 (16.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,236,100 (14.0%)1,035,153 (14.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes550,949 (6.3%)447,178 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,364,930 (15.5%)1,016,493 (14.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes254,858 (2.9%)197,957 (2.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes389,398 (4.4%)286,206 (4.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes812,162 (9.2%)557,119 (7.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes781,457 (8.9%)467,435 (6.6%)
90 or more Minutes429,051 (4.9%)208,033 (2.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in California

The most frequent times of departure to work in California are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,106,001, 12.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,000,958, 14.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in California
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM761,271 (8.6%)298,075 (4.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM534,412 (6.1%)194,483 (2.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM494,700 (5.6%)235,474 (3.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM897,676 (10.2%)469,949 (6.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM693,845 (7.9%)547,464 (7.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,106,001 (12.6%)1,000,958 (14.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM749,758 (8.5%)875,002 (12.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM971,295 (11.0%)959,629 (13.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM429,884 (4.9%)487,691 (6.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM665,019 (7.5%)658,194 (9.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM292,143 (3.3%)305,262 (4.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM135,098 (1.5%)133,614 (1.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM582,874 (6.6%)486,039 (6.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM489,650 (5.6%)397,167 (5.6%)
Total8,803,626 (100.0%)7,049,001 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in California

Occupancy by Ownership in California

Of the total 13,315,822 dwellings in California, owner-occupied units account for 7,407,361 (55.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 5,908,461 (44.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in California
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units7,407,36155.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5,908,46144.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units13,315,822100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in California

Occupancy by Household Size in California
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3,176,76823.9%
2-Person Household4,056,89230.5%
3-Person Household2,225,46816.7%
4+ Person Household3,856,69429.0%
Total Housing Units13,315,822100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in California

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in California
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,431,695 (45.1%)1,745,073 (54.9%)
2-Person Household2,436,984 (60.1%)1,619,908 (39.9%)
3-Person Household1,273,254 (57.2%)952,214 (42.8%)
4+ Person Household2,265,428 (58.7%)1,591,266 (41.3%)
Total Housing Units7,407,361 (55.6%)5,908,461 (44.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in California

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in California
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School674,658 (40.7%)980,775 (59.3%)
High School Diploma1,113,926 (49.0%)1,161,380 (51.0%)
College/Associate Degree2,208,935 (55.3%)1,784,922 (44.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,409,842 (63.2%)1,981,384 (36.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in California

Occupancy by Age of Householder in California
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2,406,49718.1%
35 to 44 Years2,532,93019.0%
45 to 54 Years2,535,67819.0%
55 to 64 Years2,523,26219.0%
65 to 74 Years1,918,30114.4%
75 to 84 Years968,8947.3%
85 Years and Over430,2603.2%
Total13,315,822100.0%

Housing Finances in California

Median Income by Occupancy in California

Median Income by Occupancy in California
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied7,407,361 (55.6%)$118,739
Renter-Occupied5,908,461 (44.4%)$65,443
Average13,315,822 (100.0%)$91,905

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in California

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in California
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000129,733 (1.8%)247,240 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $9,99971,863 (1.0%)140,440 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $14,999116,344 (1.6%)311,012 (5.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999124,140 (1.7%)224,458 (3.8%)
$20,000 to $24,999142,377 (1.9%)250,717 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999309,152 (4.2%)490,359 (8.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999486,461 (6.6%)667,013 (11.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999860,354 (11.6%)969,598 (16.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999846,547 (11.4%)748,729 (12.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,467,530 (19.8%)902,445 (15.3%)
$150,000 or more2,852,860 (38.5%)956,450 (16.2%)
Total7,407,361 (100.0%)5,908,461 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in California

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in California
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300200,649 (2.7%)72,967 (1.2%)
$300 to $499431,770 (5.8%)150,058 (2.5%)
$500 to $799767,970 (10.4%)242,706 (4.1%)
$800 to $999425,216 (5.7%)285,714 (4.8%)
$1,000 to $1,499867,529 (11.7%)1,160,165 (19.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999863,390 (11.7%)1,329,650 (22.5%)
$2,000 to $2,499861,044 (11.6%)1,054,290 (17.8%)
$2,500 to $2,999771,137 (10.4%)598,478 (10.1%)
$3,000 or more2,218,656 (29.9%)825,216 (14.0%)
Total7,407,361 (100.0%)5,908,461 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in California

Housing Structures in California

Housing Structures in California
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached7,717,60258.0%
Single Unit, Attached974,9677.3%
2 Unit Apartments307,1462.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments717,9485.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments766,8655.8%
10 or more Apartments2,363,76717.7%
Mobile Home / Other467,5273.5%
Total13,315,822100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in California

Housing Structures by Occupancy in California
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached6,086,983 (78.9%)1,630,619 (21.1%)
Single Unit, Attached540,809 (55.5%)434,158 (44.5%)
2 Unit Apartments54,259 (17.7%)252,887 (82.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments85,295 (11.9%)632,653 (88.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments80,317 (10.5%)686,548 (89.5%)
10 or more Apartments220,189 (9.3%)2,143,578 (90.7%)
Mobile Home / Other339,509 (72.6%)128,018 (27.4%)
Total7,407,361 (55.6%)5,908,461 (44.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in California

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in California
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room44,349 (0.6%)466,591 (7.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms326,382 (4.4%)1,777,897 (30.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,444,152 (33.0%)2,595,678 (43.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,871,544 (38.8%)822,412 (13.9%)
8 or more Rooms1,720,934 (23.2%)245,883 (4.2%)
Total7,407,361 (100.0%)5,908,461 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in California

Housing Structure by Heating Type in California
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas5,209,399 (70.3%)3,081,781 (52.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas313,427 (4.2%)146,369 (2.5%)
Electricity1,479,041 (20.0%)2,290,937 (38.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene21,377 (0.3%)9,181 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke937 (0.0%)962 (0.0%)
All other Fuels275,959 (3.7%)70,843 (1.2%)
No Fuel Used107,221 (1.5%)308,388 (5.2%)
Total7,407,361 (100.0%)5,908,461 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in California

Household Vehicle Usage in California
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle204,739 (2.8%)717,796 (12.1%)
1 Vehicle1,627,283 (22.0%)2,383,819 (40.4%)
2 Vehicles2,962,318 (40.0%)1,927,077 (32.6%)
3 or more Vehicles2,613,021 (35.3%)879,769 (14.9%)
Total7,407,361 (100.0%)5,908,461 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in California

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in California

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,340,1885,067,173
Median Property Value$606,100$679,200
Median Household Income$82,851$2,260,679
Monthly Housing Costs$732$2,174,667
Real Estate Taxes$3,432$87,083

Property Value by Mortgage Status in California

Property Value by Mortgage Status in California
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000125,613 (5.4%)59,210 (1.2%)
$50,000 to $99,99986,279 (3.7%)41,587 (0.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999315,166 (13.5%)421,821 (8.3%)
$300,000 to $499,999432,697 (18.5%)1,059,205 (20.9%)
$500,000 to $749,999495,711 (21.2%)1,327,905 (26.2%)
$750,000 to $999,999342,695 (14.6%)879,352 (17.3%)
$1,000,000 or more542,027 (23.2%)1,278,093 (25.2%)
Total2,340,188 (100.0%)5,067,173 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in California

Household Income by Mortgage Status in California
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000109,219 (4.7%)47,153 (0.9%)
$10,000 to $24,999227,305 (9.7%)92,377 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999164,984 (7.0%)155,556 (3.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999230,846 (9.9%)144,168 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999342,119 (14.6%)255,615 (5.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999279,511 (11.9%)518,235 (10.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999394,023 (16.8%)567,036 (11.2%)
$150,000 or more592,181 (25.3%)1,073,507 (21.2%)
Total2,340,188 (100.0%)5,067,173 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in California

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in California
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x305,265 (13.0%)136,094 (2.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x208,931 (8.9%)425,813 (8.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x222,792 (9.5%)699,909 (13.8%)
4.0x or more1,568,050 (67.0%)834,716 (16.5%)
Total2,340,188 (100.0%)5,067,173 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in California

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in California
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800212,389 (9.1%)27,619 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,499267,161 (11.4%)126,028 (2.5%)
$800 to $1,4991,696,496 (72.5%)280,949 (5.5%)
Total2,340,188 (100.0%)5,067,173 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in California

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in California

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in California
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,650,064 (97.5%)68,492 (2.5%)
6 to 18 Years6,364,080 (96.3%)244,151 (3.7%)
19 to 25 Years3,267,442 (89.3%)389,809 (10.7%)
26 to 34 Years4,591,777 (88.4%)604,769 (11.6%)
35 to 44 Years4,703,970 (89.2%)567,328 (10.8%)
45 to 54 Years4,441,894 (90.0%)491,458 (10.0%)
55 to 64 Years4,404,960 (93.2%)322,854 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years3,344,960 (98.6%)46,975 (1.4%)
75 Years and older2,353,326 (99.3%)16,231 (0.7%)
Total36,122,473 (92.9%)2,752,067 (7.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in California

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in California
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,650,064 (97.5%)68,492 (2.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen6,364,080 (96.3%)244,151 (3.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3,267,442 (89.3%)389,809 (10.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in California

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in California
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0003,066,503 (90.6%)318,532 (9.4%)
$25,000 to $49,9994,383,023 (89.4%)518,834 (10.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,561,189 (89.8%)519,149 (10.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,311,811 (91.3%)411,362 (8.7%)
$100,000 and over19,343,883 (95.3%)954,311 (4.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in California

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in California
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,183,935 (43.5%)1,598,309 (58.8%)
6 to 18 Years2,801,010 (42.4%)3,881,466 (58.7%)
19 to 25 Years990,721 (27.1%)2,374,665 (64.9%)
25 to 34 Years1,232,017 (23.7%)3,508,420 (67.5%)
35 to 44 Years1,096,823 (20.8%)3,767,564 (71.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,008,299 (20.4%)3,587,472 (72.7%)
55 to 64 Years1,207,410 (25.5%)3,398,375 (71.9%)
65 to 74 Years3,115,685 (91.9%)1,664,083 (49.1%)
75 Years and over2,311,618 (97.6%)1,174,737 (49.6%)
Total14,947,518 (38.5%)24,955,091 (64.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in California

Disability Status by Sex by Age in California
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8,825 (0.8%)7,025 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years189,289 (5.7%)115,012 (3.6%)
18 to 34 Years300,826 (6.3%)252,266 (5.4%)
35 to 64 Years728,212 (9.7%)741,499 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years364,604 (22.9%)408,397 (22.7%)
75 Years and over457,469 (46.3%)701,734 (50.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in California

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in California: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,467 (0.6%)5,214 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years17,952 (0.5%)15,857 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years39,473 (0.8%)28,102 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years173,875 (2.3%)116,909 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years150,687 (9.5%)88,158 (4.9%)
75 Years and over246,487 (24.9%)255,372 (18.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in California: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,564 (0.4%)4,048 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years26,139 (0.8%)27,250 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years52,227 (1.1%)52,993 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years139,800 (1.9%)151,857 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years64,535 (4.1%)70,050 (3.9%)
75 Years and over80,626 (8.2%)133,459 (9.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in California: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years150,173 (4.5%)76,692 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years200,495 (4.2%)155,720 (3.4%)
35 to 64 Years289,855 (3.9%)276,362 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years87,920 (5.5%)91,396 (5.1%)
75 Years and over125,590 (12.7%)227,065 (16.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in California: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years19,560 (0.6%)16,012 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years51,859 (1.1%)46,066 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years335,030 (4.5%)395,897 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years196,224 (12.3%)280,252 (15.6%)
75 Years and over272,848 (27.6%)505,099 (36.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in California: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years49,169 (1.5%)25,237 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years45,931 (1.0%)34,286 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years139,573 (1.9%)145,994 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years72,787 (4.6%)91,100 (5.1%)
75 Years and over128,706 (13.0%)253,720 (18.4%)

Technology Access in California

Computing Device Access in California

Computing Device Access in California
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop11,142,84883.7%
Smartphone12,180,20591.5%
Tablet8,952,94867.2%
No Computing Device551,9104.1%
Total13,315,822100.0%

Internet Access in California

Internet Access in California
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet18,3610.1%
Broadband Home10,310,55577.4%
Cellular Data Only1,370,20310.3%
Satellite Internet1,084,8648.2%
No Internet1,119,8778.4%
Total13,315,822100.0%

California Summary

California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is the most populous state in the country, with a population of over 39 million people as of 2020. California is bordered by Oregon to the north, Nevada and Arizona to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is the third-largest state in the country by area, and the most geographically diverse.

History

California has a long and rich history, beginning with the first inhabitants of the region, the Native American tribes. These tribes included the Chumash, the Miwok, the Pomo, and the Yurok. The first Europeans to explore the area were Spanish explorers, who arrived in the late 18th century. The Spanish established a number of missions and settlements in the area, and eventually claimed the region as part of the Spanish Empire.
In 1821, Mexico gained independence from Spain, and California became part of the newly formed Mexican Republic. The Mexican government granted large tracts of land to settlers, and the population of California began to grow. In 1846, the United States declared war on Mexico, and by 1848, the Mexican-American War had ended with the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. California was ceded to the United States, and in 1850, it became the 31st state in the Union.

Geography

California is a large and geographically diverse state. It is bordered by Oregon to the north, Nevada and Arizona to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is the third-largest state in the country by area, and the most geographically diverse.
The state is divided into four distinct regions: the Coastal Region, the Central Valley, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and the Desert Region. The Coastal Region is home to the state’s major cities, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. The Central Valley is a large agricultural region, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains are home to some of the highest peaks in the country. The Desert Region is home to the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts.

Economy

California has a large and diverse economy. It is the most populous state in the country, and it is home to some of the largest and most successful companies in the world. The state’s economy is driven by a number of industries, including technology, entertainment, tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing.
California is the largest agricultural producer in the country, and it is home to some of the most productive farms in the world. The state is also a major producer of wine, and it is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the world.
The state is also a major center for technology and innovation. Silicon Valley, located in the San Francisco Bay Area, is home to some of the world’s largest and most successful technology companies, including Apple, Google, and Facebook.

Demographics

As of 2020, California has a population of over 39 million people. The state is home to a diverse population, with a variety of ethnic and racial backgrounds. The largest ethnic group in the state is Hispanic or Latino, making up 39.4% of the population. White people make up 36.2% of the population, while Asian people make up 14.9%. African Americans make up 6.5% of the population, and Native Americans make up 1.5%.
California is also home to a large immigrant population. Over 10 million people in the state are foreign-born, making up 25.5% of the population. The largest immigrant groups in the state are from Mexico, China, and the Philippines.

Conclusion

California is a large and diverse state with a rich history and a vibrant economy. It is home to a diverse population, with a variety of ethnic and racial backgrounds. The state is a major agricultural producer, and it is home to some of the world’s largest and most successful technology companies. California is an important part of the United States, and it is sure to remain a major player in the country for years to come.

Common Questions

When was California Incorporated?
California was Incorporated into the Union on Sep 9, 1850.
What is the Total Area of California?
Total Area of California is 163,694 Square Miles.
What is the Total Land Area of California?
Total Land Area of California is 155,766 Square Miles.
What is the Total Water Area of California?
Total Water Area of California is 7,928 Square Miles.
What is the Average Elevation in California?
Average Elevation in California is 2,900 Feet.
What is the Highest Elevation in California?
Highest Elevation in California is 14,494 Feet.
What is the Lowest Elevation in California?
Lowest Elevation in California is -282 Feet.
What is the Population Density in California?
Population Density in California is 252.7 People per Square Mile.
What is the Total Population of California?
Total Population of California is 39,356,104.
What is the Total Male Population of California?
Total Male Population of California is 19,708,947.
What is the Total Female Population of California?
Total Female Population of California is 19,647,157.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in California?
There are 100.31 Males per 100 Females in California.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in California?
There are 99.69 Females per 100 Males in California.
What is the Median Population Age in California?
Median Population Age in California is 37.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in California
Average Family Size in California is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in California
Average Household Size in California is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in California?
Per Capita income in California is $45,591.
What is the Median Family Income in California?
Median Family Income in California is $105,010.
What is the Median Household income in California?
Median Household Income in California is $91,905.
What is Income or Wage Gap in California?
Income or Wage Gap in California is 25.7%.
Women in California earn 74.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in California?
Family Income Deficit in California is $11,258.
Families that are below poverty line in California earn $11,258 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in California?
Inequality or Gini Index in California is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in California?
There are 20,161,988 People in the Labor Forcein in California.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in California?
63.8% of People are in the Labor Force in California.
What is the Unemployment Rate in California?
Unemployment Rate in California is 6.4%.