California Population 2024 Trends. Births declined from 411,900 persons to 409,200 persons and deaths declined from 345,300 persons to 301,900 persons. Discover california’s population & how it has changed over time.

The most populous state is also one of the most racially diverse, boasting the largest population of whites in the us, the largest number of native americans, and the fifth largest population of african americans. Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the state of california from 1900 to 2023.