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How Is California Doing? 2026 Data

California has 25.13% AI usage (above the 24.45% national average), 7.47% food insecurity, and a 3.61% uninsured rate.

Census Pulse Metrics

AI Usage
25.13%
National avg: 24.45%
0.7 pts
Food Insecurity
7.47%
National avg: 7.01%
~ 0.5 pts
Expense Difficulty
77.51%
National avg: 80.39%
2.9 pts
Employment Rate
55.31%
National avg: 56.85%
1.5 pts
Uninsured Rate
3.61%
National avg: 7.67%
4.1 pts
Rent Behind
6.23%
National avg: 8.6%
2.4 pts

Demographics (ACS)

Median Income
$95,521
Median Rent
$1,992
Home Value
$725,800
Poverty Rate
12%
Bachelor's+
37.5%
Unemployment
5.5%

Health Indicators (CDC)

Obesity
28%
Diabetes
11.7%
Mental Health
20.2%
Physical Inactivity
24.7%
Health Score
62/100

State Rankings (out of 51)

AI Usage
#19
of 51
Food Insecurity
#41
of 51
Expense Difficulty
#6
of 51
Employment
#40
of 51
Uninsured
#2
of 51
Rent Behind
#36
of 51