California Population and Housing Estimates Dashboard (2020-2024)

SummaryThe data for this dashboard is from the California Department of Finance Demographic Research Unit's published E-5 Annual Report showing the changes in population and housing across California from the state, county, and city level from April 1, 2020 to January 1, 2024. These estimates observe 58 counties, 482 cities, and 57 unincorporated county areas. The purpose of this dashboard is to provide interactive analysis with data visualizations to complement the E-5 report released annually on May 1st.Please note, the changes from 2020 to 2021 reflect a nine-month change, not an annual change, as these estimates begin from the decennial census on April 1, 2020. Subsequent years' estimates reflect annual changes starting on January 1st.Dashboard User Tips To view the data, search and select a County/City using the side panel.  Press "ctrl" + "+/-" to set the appropriate viewing extent for your device.  To view more years within the featured data table, click the arrows at the top of the table.For more information on this report and others, visit the Forecasting webpages: Demographic Research Unit DRU DHUB Sources: Data used in estimation models come from administrative records of several state and federal government departments and agencies, and from the local jurisdictions for which Finance produces population estimates. Because timeliness and coverage in these series vary, corrections, smoothing, and other adjustments may be applied. Changes to 2020 P.L. 94-171 data in the classification of student housing on or near campus was necessary to remain consistent with the census group quarters definition. In only a few instances, some student housing (residence hall and apartment units) counted as household population in the census was redefined as group quarters student housing population. College dorm group quarters population is defined as student population living in residence halls and apartment units located on or near college campuses.Suggested Citation State of California, Department of Finance, California Population and Housing Estimates Dashboard (2020-2024) — January 1, 2021-2024. Sacramento, California, May 2024.