10.4 M
Foreign-born
27% (1st in the U.S.)
5.6 M
Naturalized citizens
4.8 M
Non-citizen residents
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Foreign-born share
1900–202327%▲ 9%
Share of residents born outside the U.S.
Data table
| Foreign-born | 10.4 M | 27% (1st in the U.S.) |
| Naturalized citizens | 5.6 M | |
| Non-citizen residents | 4.8 M |
Compared to the United States
| Indicator | California | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign-born share2023, U.S. Census ACS | 27% | 13.9% |
National ranking
Coming soon
The national ranking against every other state will appear here as more states are published.
Overview
California is home to 10.4 million foreign-born residents, about 27% of the population and the most of any U.S. state.
Did you know?
- More than one in four Californians was born outside the United States.