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One in eight Americans live in California:

The last time a single state represented such a large part of the total population was in 1860, when New York state represented nearly as large a proportion, officials said.

California added 539,000 residents last year — up 1.5% — to a total of 36.8 million.
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But the biggest change has occurred in how many people are leaving this state for others, compared with those who settle here from other states. Numerous reports have cited housing prices as a key reason for the exodus.

California gained only 55,000 residents in net domestic migration last year, compared with 146,000 new residents in 2000.

In addition to high housing prices keeping people away, immigration is also down. The housing prices are also having an effect on the distribution of people, as more people are moving places like the Inland Empire. Los Angeles County, despite the ridiculous housing prices, now has 10.2 million people, while the city is just under 4 million.