Quick Facts
CapitalSacramento
Largest CityLos Angeles
Population35,893,799
Per Capita Income$32,678
NicknameGolden State
StatehoodSeptember 9, 1850
State BirdCalifornia Valley Quail
State FlowerGolden Poppy
State TreeCalifornia Redwood
State SongI Love You, California
Geography
Land Area155,973 sq mi
Water Area7,734 sq mi
Total Area163,707 sq mi
RegionWest
About California
California, known as the “Golden State,” has a population of 35,893,799 and a per capita income of $32,678. The state capital is Sacramento and the largest city is Los Angeles. California joined the Union on September 9, 1850 and covers 163,707 square miles across the West region. Explore 425 cities and towns across California with detailed data on demographics, crime rates, cost of living, schools, weather, and more.
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