12.0%
Poverty rate
2023
13.2%
Supplemental poverty measure
Highest in the U.S.
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Poverty rate
2010–202312%▼ 26%
Official poverty measure, U.S. Census.
Data table
| Poverty rate | 12.0% | 2023 |
| Supplemental poverty measure | 13.2% | Highest in the U.S. |
Compared to the United States
| Indicator | California | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate2023, U.S. Census | 12.0% | 11.5% |
National ranking
Coming soon
The national ranking against every other state will appear here as more states are published.
Overview
The official poverty rate in California is about 12.0%, but under the cost-adjusted Supplemental Poverty Measure it rises to 13.2%, the highest of any state.
Did you know?
- California ranks worst in the U.S. on the cost-of-living-adjusted poverty measure, largely due to housing costs.