California's population grew by nearly 250,000 in 2024, mainly due to international migration.

California's population increased by nearly 250,000 in 2024, reaching levels close to the pre-pandemic peak of 39.5 million. The growth rate of 0.59% is slower than the national average of 0.9% and other large southern states. The increase is mainly due to rising international migration. Despite the growth, California's population still lags behind its 2020 high by about 125,000 residents.

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