Fact Sheet California’s Population By Hans Johnson, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Eric McGhee Jan 19, 2024 Growth in the nation’s most populous state has slowed notably in the 21st century, with recent years bringing a drop in population due to higher deaths, lower births, and changes in migration. More than half of Californians under 24 are Latino while more than half of Californians 65 and older are white.
blog post Drought Watch: Essential Elements for a Water Bond By Ellen Hanak, Caitrin Chappelle Apr 24, 2014 This is part of a continuing series on the impact of the drought. As the legislature considers the final size and shape of this new bond, it is worth reviewing how bond funds have been used in the past and the areas that most need bond support in the future.
blog post California’s Most Isolated Seniors By Hans Johnson Apr 17, 2020 Among older Californians, the risk of social isolation during COVID-19 is especially great for those who live alone and lack internet access.
blog post Multi-unit Housing Is Becoming More Common, but Has Low Homeownership Rates By Hans Johnson, Eric McGhee Aug 10, 2023 Since 2010, almost half of new housing units built in California have been in multi-unit buildings, a larger share than in previous years. Compared with single-family homes, residences in multi-unit housing are more likely to be rentals and tend not to draw families.
blog post Shorter Timeline Threatens Census Count By Eric McGhee, Jennifer Paluch Aug 11, 2020 As the in-person follow-up phase of Census 2020 gets underway, COVID-19 and an earlier-than-expected deadline pose challenges for ensuring a complete count.
blog post A New Reality for Federal Flood Insurance By Lori Pottinger Apr 16, 2019 Flood damages have been rising, pushing the federal flood insurance program into unsustainable debt. We talked to expert Carolyn Kousky about changes coming to the program.
blog post How COVID-19 Could Deepen California’s Housing Crisis By Daniel Tan Aug 7, 2020 Increased unemployment due to the pandemic could boost the number of Californians at risk of being evicted from their home.
Report The Impact of Health Insurance on Poverty in California By Caroline Danielson, Patricia Malagon, Shannon McConville Mar 27, 2023 The Affordable Care Act has helped millions of Californians gain health insurance over the past decade. In addition to improving access to care, the ACA has increased financial well-being. This analysis focuses on the significant contribution of publicly funded health coverage—particularly Medi-Cal—to family resources across the state.
Report California School Districts and the Emergency Connectivity Fund By Joseph Hayes, Niu Gao Jun 18, 2024 How well did federal pandemic funds improve digital access for historically underserved K–12 students and their families? A new report details how districts worked to close California’s digital divide in education, with suggestions for building momentum now that a key program has ended.
Fact Sheet Income Inequality in California By Tess Thorman, Daniel Payares-Montoya Apr 17, 2024 California’s income gap narrowed in 2022, but the disparity between high and low incomes is wider in California than in most other states. Over the longer term, income inequality has been driven by earnings growth among college-educated workers.
