E-4 Population Estimates for Cities, Counties, and the State, 2021-2026 with 2020 Census Benchmark

May 2026

• E-4 Population Estimates for Cities, Counties, and the State, 2021–2026, with 2020 Census Benchmark

Contents

This report provides population estimates for January 1, 2021 through January 1, 2025 and provisional population estimates for January 1, 2026, for the state, counties, and cities. The population estimates benchmark for April 1, 2020 is also provided.

Methodology

For Methodology and Data Considerations, see the report E-1 Population Estimates for Cities, Counties, and the State with Annual Percent Change - January 1, 2025 and 2026.

Suggested Citation

State of California, Department of Finance, E-4 Population Estimates for Cities, Counties, and the State, 2021-2026, with 2020 Census Benchmark. Sacramento, California, May 2026.

Contact Information

For questions on the E-4, contact Doug Kuczynski, John Boyne, or Jordan Bruhn in the Demographic Research Unit at (916) 323-4086 or e-mail at ficalpop@dof.ca.gov.