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Every indicator on Quadranac for California, United States, with its rank among the states and a link to the full table. Values are as published by the source agency. Ranks are derived: 1 = highest, out of the states that have data in that table (some tables cover only the provinces, or fewer areas).
Population
Population and growth by state
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 2024 | 39,431,263 | 1 of 52 | 2024 |
| Population 2023 | 39,198,693 | 1 of 52 | 2023 |
| Population and growth: 1-yr change (%) | 0.59 | 34 of 52 | 2024 |
| Population and growth: Change since 2020 base (%) | -0.31 | 45 of 52 | 2020 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 Population Estimates: State Population Totals and Components of Change (NST-EST2024-ALLDATA). Reference period: 2024.
Births, deaths and natural increase by state
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births | 400,601 | 1 of 52 | 2024 |
| Deaths | 290,135 | 1 of 52 | 2024 |
| Natural increase | 110,466 | 2 of 52 | 2024 |
| Birth rate per 1,000 | 10.2 | 33 of 52 | 2024 |
| Death rate per 1,000 | 7.4 | 49 of 52 | 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 Population Estimates: State Population Totals and Components of Change (NST-EST2024-ALLDATA). Reference period: 2024 (year to July 1).
Migration by state
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net international migration | 361,057 | 2 of 52 | 2024 |
| Net domestic migration | -239,575 | 52 of 52 | 2024 |
| Net migration | 121,482 | 4 of 52 | 2024 |
| Net migration rate per 1,000 | 3.1 | 47 of 52 | 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 Population Estimates: State Population Totals and Components of Change (NST-EST2024-ALLDATA). Reference period: 2024 (year to July 1).
Median age by state
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age (years) | 38.4 | 39 of 51 | 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 1-year estimates, Table B01002: Median Age by Sex. Reference period: 2024.
Language spoken at home and foreign-born share by state
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language other than English (%) | 45.3 | 1 of 51 | 2024 |
| Language spoken at home and foreign-born share: Spanish (%) | 28.8 | 1 of 51 | 2024 |
| Language spoken at home and foreign-born share: Other Indo-European (%) | 5.2 | 8 of 51 | 2024 |
| Language spoken at home and foreign-born share: Asian & Pacific Island (%) | 10.1 | 2 of 51 | 2024 |
| Language spoken at home and foreign-born share: Other languages (%) | 1.2 | 19 of 51 | 2024 |
| Language spoken at home and foreign-born share: Of those: speak English less than 'very well' (%) | 39.5 | 14 of 51 | 2024 |
| Foreign-born (% of population, derived) | 27.6 | 1 of 51 | 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 1-year estimates, Table S1601: Language Spoken at Home
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 1-year estimates, Table B05002: Place of Birth by Nativity and Citizenship Status. Reference period: 2024.
Economy & Labour
Median household income by state
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income ($) | 100,130 | 7 of 51 | 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE): 2024 State and County Estimates. Reference period: 2024.
Poverty rate by state
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate, all ages (%) | 11.8 | 23 of 51 | 2024 |
| Poverty rate, age 0–17 (%) | 14.6 | 25 of 51 | 2024 |
| People in poverty | 4,579,429 | 1 of 51 | 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE): 2024 State and County Estimates. Reference period: 2024.
Unemployment rate by state
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate, avg of published months (%) | 5.5 | 2 of 51 | 2025 |
| Unemployment rate: December rate (%) | 5.5 | 2 of 51 | 2025 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, series LASSTxx0000000000003 (xx = state FIPS code). Reference period: 2025.
GDP per capita by state
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP 2024 (millions of current $) | 4,054,078 | 1 of 51 | 2024 |
| Population 2024 | 39,431,263 | 1 of 51 | 2024 |
| GDP per capita ($) | 102,814 | 6 of 51 | 2024 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Economic Accounts, Table SAGDP1: State annual gross domestic product (GDP) summary
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 Population Estimates: State Population Totals and Components of Change (NST-EST2024-ALLDATA). Reference period: 2024.
Per capita personal income by state
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per capita personal income 2025 ($) | 90,957 | 6 of 51 | 2025 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Economic Accounts, Table SAINC1: State annual personal income summary. Reference period: 2025.
Health
Life expectancy at birth by state
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth: Total (years) | 78.3 | 10 of 51 | 2021 |
| Life expectancy at birth: Male (years) | 75.3 | 13 of 51 | 2021 |
| Life expectancy at birth: Female (years) | 81.4 | 6 of 51 | 2021 |
Source: CDC, National Center for Health Statistics, U.S. State Life Expectancy by Sex, 2021 (data.cdc.gov dataset it4f-frdc). Reference period: 2021.
Health insurance coverage by state
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health insurance coverage: Insured (%) | 94.1 | 17 of 51 | 2024 |
| Health insurance coverage: Uninsured (%) | 5.9 | 35 of 51 | 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 1-year estimates, Table S2701: Selected Characteristics of Health Insurance Coverage in the United States. Reference period: 2024.
Education
Educational attainment of adults 25+ by state
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational attainment of adults 25+: High school or higher (%) | 84.8 | 51 of 51 | 2024 |
| Educational attainment of adults 25+: High school graduate only, incl. equivalency (%) | 20.5 | 49 of 51 | 2024 |
| Educational attainment of adults 25+: Bachelor's degree or higher (%) | 38.1 | 16 of 51 | 2024 |
| Educational attainment of adults 25+: Graduate or professional degree (%) | 14.9 | 16 of 51 | 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 1-year estimates, Table S1501: Educational Attainment. Reference period: 2024.
Housing
Homeownership rate by state
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rate: Owner-occupied (%) | 55.8 | 49 of 51 | 2024 |
| Homeownership rate: Renter-occupied (%) | 44.2 | 3 of 51 | 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 1-year estimates, Table DP04: Selected Housing Characteristics. Reference period: 2024.
Median home value by state
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value ($) | 759,500 | 2 of 51 | 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 1-year estimates, Table B25077: Median Value (Dollars). Reference period: 2024.
Median gross rent and rent burden by state
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent ($) | 2,104 | 1 of 51 | 2024 |
| Median gross rent and rent burden: Paying 30%+ of income on rent (%, derived) | 55.8 | 3 of 51 | 2024 |
| Median gross rent and rent burden: Paying 50%+ of income on rent (%, derived) | 29 | 3 of 51 | 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 1-year estimates, Table B25064: Median Gross Rent (Dollars)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 1-year estimates, Table B25070: Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income in the Past 12 Months. Reference period: 2024.
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