Demographics & Physical Geography
Demographics
With a larger population than all of Canada, California is the most populous U.S. state. It is home to 1 out of 8 Americans, and continues to grow and attract a significant numbers of immigrants. Quick Facts:
- Population estimate in 2012: 38,041,430
- Ethnicity: 39.7% Non-Hispanic White, 6.6% Black or African American, 13.6% Asian, 1.0% American Indian, 0.4% Pacific Islander and 3.6% from two or more races
- Largest minority population in the United States
- Over 200 languages are known to be spoken and read in California
- California has 8 of the 50 most populous cities in the U.S.
Physical Geography
Geographically, California has a physical land area of 155,779.22 square miles. Not only does California contain both the highest and lowest points in the U.S., but it also has the third largest coastline of all states. Quick Facts:
- Bordered by Oregon to the north, Nevada to the east, and Arizona to the southeast
- Diverse geography including the: Pacific Coast, Sierra Nevada Mountains, Redwood–Douglas-Fir forests, and the Mojave Desert
- Highest Point: Mount Whitney 14,505 feet above sea level
- Lowest Point: Death Valley -282 feet below sea level
Useful Links
- http://www.ca.gov/
- http://myhazards.calema.ca.gov/
- http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06000.html
- http://www.california-demographics.com/