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California Population

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Why can some California regions grow even if statewide population growth is weak?

  • Every county must change at the same rate.
  • Statewide totals determine every city exactly.
  • Regional migration does not occur.
  • Population trends differ among regions.
Correct answer(s):
  • Population trends differ among regions.

What was California’s estimated population on July 1, 2025?

  • 39,355,309
  • 19,355,309
  • 29,000,000
  • 59,355,309
Correct answer(s):
  • 39,355,309

How did California’s July 2025 estimated population compare with its April 2020 estimate base?

  • It was twice as large.
  • It was exactly unchanged.
  • It was three times larger.
  • It was slightly lower.
Correct answer(s):
  • It was slightly lower.

Where is much of California’s population concentrated?

  • High mountain wilderness only
  • Uninhabited islands only
  • Remote desert basins only
  • Major metropolitan regions
Correct answer(s):
  • Major metropolitan regions

How do California’s mountain and desert areas compare with major coastal metros in population density?

  • They have identical population density.
  • They contain every major city.
  • They are always more densely populated.
  • They are generally more sparsely populated.
Correct answer(s):
  • They are generally more sparsely populated.

Which region has California’s largest concentration of people?

  • Los Angeles region
  • Death Valley
  • Mount Shasta region
  • Big Sur wilderness
Correct answer(s):
  • Los Angeles region

Which statement best describes California’s population rank among U.S. states?

  • It is the most populous state.
  • It has the smallest population.
  • It is the second least populous state.
  • It ranks exactly 25th.
Correct answer(s):
  • It is the most populous state.