97 /km²
Density
38.9 M
Total population
Los Angeles (13 M)
Largest metro
Historical data
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Long-run charts for this indicator are on the way.
Data table
| Density | 97 /km² | |
| Total population | 38.9 M | |
| Largest metro | Los Angeles (13 M) |
Compared to the United States
| Indicator | California | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Population density2023 | 97 /km² | 37 /km² |
National ranking
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The national ranking against every other state will appear here as more states are published.
Overview
California has a population density of about 97 people per square kilometer, concentrated heavily in coastal metro areas.