California’s Population

After growing slowly in recent decades, California’s population declined during the pandemic. But California is still by far the nation’s most populous state.

On Our Blog

PPIC’s recent posts include those in our ongoing series on COVID-19 and California along with analyses of other key issues in the state.

Californians Prioritize Controlling Gun Ownership

Rachel Lawler

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Can We Capture More Water in the Delta?

Sarah Bardeen

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Shifting Gender Employment Patterns and California’s Care Sector

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Vicki Hsieh

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California’s Plunging Birth Rates

Hans Johnson

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What’s Next for Higher Education in 2023?

Olga Rodriguez, Kevin Cook

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New Publications

Immigrants in California

Almost a quarter of immigrants in the US live in California. Most of the state’s immigrants are documented residents, and the vast majority come from either Latin America or Asia.

Cesar Alesi Perez, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, and Hans Johnson

PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

Many Californians worry younger generations will be unable to afford a home, and most expect bad times ahead for the state financially.

Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, and Deja Thomas

Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Arrests in California

We found that pandemic arrest trends mirrored mobility patterns, particularly early on. But other factors, such as a shift in policing strategies, also played a role.

Deepak Premkumar, Thomas Sloan, Magnus Lofstrom, and Joseph Hayes

The Future of Agriculture in the San Joaquin Valley

Agriculture is key to the San Joaquin Valley’s economy, but water is an ongoing concern. Our new research explores where fallowing may be needed—and how to soften the blow.

Alvar Escriva-Bou, Ellen Hanak, Spencer Cole, and Josué Medellín-Azuara

Events

SAVE THE DATE

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Women in California’s Legislature

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

We invite you to join PPIC as we celebrate Women’s History Month and the largest women’s legislative class in California history. PPIC president and CEO Tani Cantil-Sakauye and a panel of women legislative leaders will discuss the dynamics of diversity in setting better policy for the state.

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