The most populous state in the nation has posted negative population growth once more, according to recently released estimates from the Census Bureau. Los Angeles, the state’s largest market, lost 62,454 people in 2025 on a net basis.
Los Angeles posts major population losses
California population declines again, possibly benefiting growing states such as Texas
CoStar Analytics
March 27, 2026 | 5:25 P.M.
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