E-5 Population and Housing Estimates for Cities, Counties, and the State, 2020-2026

May 2026

Contents

This report provides the revised population and housing estimates for January 1, 2021, January 1, 2025 and provisional population and housing estimates for January 1, 2026, for the state, counties, and cities. These population estimates incorporate 2020 Census counts.

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.

Data Considerations

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, E-5 Population and Housing Estimates for Cities, Counties and the State — January 1, 2021-2026. Sacramento, California, May 2026.

Contact Information

For questions on the E-5, 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.