Politics Reporter

Gabe Greschler

The state gained just over 67,000 people in 2023 for a total population of more than 39.1 million.

International immigration is growing at the same time that fewer people are leaving San Francisco, fueling the city’s expansion.

A modest population growth reversal comes after the city lost tens of thousands of residents during the pandemic. 


After every census, the Census Bureau publishes a new list of urban areas’ population totals.