California projected population growth from 2025 through 2035

California, the Golden State, is renowned for its diverse culture, stunning natural landscapes, and vibrant cities. From the iconic beaches of Southern California to the majestic redwoods of Northern California, the state offers a myriad of opportunities for outdoor adventures and exploration. With a booming economy driven by technology, entertainment, and agriculture, California continues to attract people from all over the world seeking innovation and opportunity.

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California forecasted population

Aterio data team has developed an AI enhanced model that helps organizations understand the forecasted growth of population in California for years 2025 through 2035.

Population Growth Rate (Year over Year)

39,000,00039,500,00040,000,00040,500,00041,000,00041,500,000-1.50%-1.00%-0.50%0.00%0.50%1.00%2020202120222023202420252026202720282029203020312032203320342035

2020

Population

39,555,674

Growth

0.00%

2021

Population

39,142,565

Growth

-1.04%

2022

Population

39,142,414

Growth

-0.00%

2023

Population

39,198,693

Growth

0.14%

2024

Population

39,431,263

Growth

0.59%

2025

Population

39,605,816

Growth

0.44%

2026

Population

39,741,104

Growth

0.34%

2027

Population

39,888,143

Growth

0.37%

2028

Population

40,043,953

Growth

0.39%

2029

Population

40,203,600

Growth

0.40%

2030

Population

40,371,905

Growth

0.42%

2031

Population

40,548,545

Growth

0.44%

2032

Population

40,731,107

Growth

0.45%

2033

Population

40,898,235

Growth

0.41%

2034

Population

41,057,876

Growth

0.39%

2035

Population

41,214,783

Growth

0.38%

Last update at Thu May 28 2026

Zip code level csv report on population forecast and economic development in California

Our team has created a comprehensive report on population forecast and economic development by zip code using our proprietary AI models.

Top 10 most populated cities in California

Our model provides a detailed 2025 through 2035 forecasted population growth for every city and zip code in California.

City

2020 census

2025 population

2030 population

2035 population

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Los Angeles3,899,4493,888,8933,903,8043,912,323View city insights, Los Angeles
San Diego1,384,4291,420,0071,477,4391,521,146View city insights, San Diego
San Jose1,013,4191,005,5691,025,5741,035,503View city insights, San Jose
San Francisco878,392834,328869,525888,090View city insights, San Francisco
Fresno542,235551,579568,812586,055View city insights, Fresno
Sacramento524,908537,724561,144589,016View city insights, Sacramento
Long Beach466,766451,920451,895452,159View city insights, Long Beach
Oakland440,679444,420456,489471,439View city insights, Oakland
Bakersfield404,368417,593424,917433,275View city insights, Bakersfield
Anaheim346,810345,500350,799354,432View city insights, Anaheim

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