California
CA · 58 counties · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Key Statistics
At a Glance
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Highest Income Counties in California
| # | County | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Clara County | $164,281 |
| 2 | San Mateo County | $158,855 |
| 3 | Marin County | $149,091 |
| 4 | San Francisco County | $140,970 |
| 5 | Alameda County | $129,367 |
| 6 | Contra Costa County | $127,229 |
| 7 | Orange County | $116,289 |
| 8 | Placer County | $115,998 |
| 9 | San Benito County | $114,394 |
| 10 | Napa County | $111,471 |
Lowest Income Counties in California
| # | County | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Trinity County | $53,002 |
| 57 | Imperial County | $57,681 |
| 56 | Siskiyou County | $59,095 |
| 55 | Modoc County | $59,455 |
| 54 | Lake County | $60,621 |
| 53 | Humboldt County | $61,160 |
| 52 | Sierra County | $63,355 |
| 51 | Tehama County | $63,784 |
| 50 | Merced County | $65,510 |
| 49 | Plumas County | $66,031 |
About California
California has a total population of 39M, making it the 1st most populous state in the United States. The state comprises 58 counties.
The median household income in California is $99,122, ranking 6th among all states and territories. The poverty rate is 12.0% and the unemployment rate stands at 6.6%.
Housing in California has a median home value of $734,700 with a homeownership rate of 55.9%. Renters pay a median gross rent of $2,036 per month.
All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates for 2024. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error.
All Counties in California
About this data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). All values are estimates derived from survey samples and are subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.