GDP
The size of the California economy.
Real GDP (chained 2017 dollars)
1997–2025BEA, chained 2017 dollars (FRED CARGSP).
California GDP
2010–2023Current-dollar GDP (BEA).
- •If California were a country, its economy would be larger than that of the United Kingdom or India.
GDP Growth
The growth and output of the California economy.
Real GDP growth
1998–2025Annual % change in BEA real GDP (CARGSP).
| Indicator | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita2023, BEA | $100,500 | $82,769 |
Personal Income
Income earned by California residents.
Per capita personal income
1970–2025BEA, current dollars (FRED CAPCPI).
Median household income
2010–2023U.S. Census ACS.
| Indicator | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income2023, U.S. Census ACS | $96,334 | $80,610 |
Median Household Income
Typical household income in California.
Median household income (CPS)
1984–2025Census CPS ASEC, current dollars (FRED MEHOINUSCAA646N).
Median household income
2010–2023U.S. Census ACS.
| Indicator | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income2023, U.S. Census ACS | $96,334 | $80,610 |
Poverty Rate
Poverty in California.
Poverty rate, all ages (SAIPE)
1989–2024Census Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (FRED PPAACA06000A156NCEN).
Poverty rate
2010–2023Official poverty measure, U.S. Census.
| Indicator | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate2023, U.S. Census | 12.0% | 11.5% |
- •California ranks worst in the U.S. on the cost-of-living-adjusted poverty measure, largely due to housing costs.
Inflation in California
California inflation closely tracks the national rate.
CPI inflation, Los Angeles area
2007–2025BLS CPI-U all items, Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, annual average change (CUURS49ASA0).
CPI inflation, U.S.
2007–2024BLS CPI-U U.S. city average, annual average change (CPIAUCNS).
| Indicator | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| CPI inflation2024, BLS | 3.3% | 3.0% |
Economic Output
The output and major companies of California.
Nominal GDP (current dollars)
1997–2025BEA, current dollars (FRED CANGSP).
Industry Breakdown
The leading industries of California.
Government jobs
1990–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, annual average (FRED CAGOVT).
Manufacturing jobs
1990–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, annual average (FRED CAMFG).
Construction jobs
1990–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, annual average (FRED CACONS).