Long-Run County Level Forecasts

In collaboration with the California Department of Transportation (dot.ca.gov), the Economics Research Unit is providing long-run forecasts for California and for each of its 58 counties.

Publication Date:  The forecast was published in January 2026 and will be published annually thereafter.

California Counties Location Map

For forecast questions or comments, please email econ@dof.ca.gov.

Disclaimer:  The information on this page and forecasts are provided on an "as is" basis and for informational purposes only and as a public service, without any representations or warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Department of Finance and the Department of Transportation disclaims any and all liability for any loss, damage, or other consequences arising directly or indirectly from the use of, or reliance upon, the information on this page and these forecasts. There is a break in methodology starting with the 2025 forecast, and the underlying data, assumptions, and methodologies are subject to revision and may be updated, modified, or replaced at any time without notice moving forward. Accordingly, these forecasts are not intended to be, and should not be, compared with forecasts previously produced by external entities that relied on different data sources or methodologies.