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California
Population, Area, and Density
The population of California is 38,802,500 people based on the U.S. Census Bureau's 2014 estimate. California is ranked number 1 out of 56 U.S. States and Territories in terms of highest population. This is 573.2% above the national average of 5,763,868 people.
The total area in California is 163,694.5 square miles. There state is 95.2% land and 4.8% water. The population density in California is 249.1 people per square mile (17th out of 56).
Population Density Calculation
Population Density = Total Population ÷ Total Land AreaPopulation Density = 38,802,500 people ÷ 155,779.0 sq mi
Population Density = 249.1 people per sq mile
Population
| 2014 | 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,802,500 (1st out of 56) | 37,253,956 (1st out of 56) | 33,871,648 (1st out of 56) |
| National Average | 5,763,868 | 5,586,545 | 5,100,365 |
| Difference | 573.2% above avg | 566.9% above avg | 564.1% above avg |
Area
| Miles2 | Kilometers2 | Acres | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Area | 163,694.5 mi2 | 423,967 km2 | 104,764,366 acres | (3rd out of 56) |
| Land Area | 155,779.0 mi2 | 403,466 km2 | 99,698,466 acres | (95.2%) |
| Water Area | 7,915.5 mi2 | 20,501 km2 | 5,065,900 acres | (4.8%) |
| National Average | 4,821.4 mi2 | 12,487 km2 | 3,085,666 acres |
Population Density
| 2014 | 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density (people per sq mi) | 249.1 (17th out of 56) | 239.1 (17th out of 56) | 217.4 (18th out of 56) |
| Average (people per sq mi) | 434.9 | 415.6 | 398.2 |
| Difference | 42.7% below avg | 42.5% below avg | 45.4% below avg |