California Sees First Population Growth Since 2020: Over 67,000 New Residents in 2023

By Tejal Somvanshi By Tejal Somvanshi

California's population grew by over 67,000 people in 2023, the first increase since 2020.

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Rebound in legal immigration saw a net gain of 114,200 residents last year.

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Net migration from California was reduced to one-quarter of the 2021 figure.

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Natural population increase contributed 118,400 more residents as births outpaced deaths.

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Los Angeles County saw a modest growth of 0.05%, while Orange County grew by 0.31%.

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Riverside County led with an increase of 13,800 people among counties with over 1 million residents.

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Housing growth statewide resulted in 115,933 new units, totaling 14.8 million units.

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Top cities with significant housing-driven growth include Paradise, Lathrop, and Emeryville.

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Governor Newsom highlights that California's regions are strengthening communities and boosting the state's future.

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