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Population density in California

Population density in California was 97.5 inhabitants per km² in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is unchanged from 2024. That is the 12th highest of 51 states in 2025.

Compared with United States

Rankings

• Countries by population density 215 places
• EU countries by population density 27 places
• US states by population density 51 places

Definition

Resident population divided by land area in km². World Bank figures use mid-year population and land area excluding inland water.

United States: Census Bureau population estimates for 1 July divided by land area (water excluded) from the latest Census Gazetteer files. US tables often give people per square mile; multiply persons per km² by 2.59 to compare.

How to cite

U.S. Census Bureau. Population Estimates Program resident population on 1 July divided by land area from the latest Census Gazetteer files, persons per km². https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2025/. Retrieved 2026-10-09.

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