Despite a recent uptick in population, California still has a long way to go to make up for the exodus that began in 2019 and accelerated during the pandemic. Three counties reported more than 5% population growth: San Benito, Yuba and Trinity, all rural areas with relatively few residents. AdvertisementIn 2023, San Francisco County grew by 0.1% and Los Angeles County grew by 0.5%, far from making up for the losses of the last few years. Gavin Newsom announced last month that the state’s exodus was over, referencing new data showing the state’s population grew in 2023. In contrast, major urban centers such as Los Angeles County still “have room to get back to where they were,” he said.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 14, 2024 16:01 UTC