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California is an economic powerhouse. Long-term growth has been driven by technology, but real estate, finance, and manufacturing play a large role in the state’s GDP. While strong job and business growth fuel the economy, conditions vary widely across regions—and are subject to global and national forces.

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Fact Cards

Homicides in California have fallen to a 40-year low.
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33% The share of California workers who are immigrants.
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71% Californians are not satisfied with the way democracy is working in the United States.
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85% The percentage of eligible Californians who are registered to vote.
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1M Number of children safety net programs kept out of poverty.
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Enrollment has fallen in nearly three-quarters of California school districts.
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80% Share of California immigrants who are citizens or have legal residency status.
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Seven in ten Californians feel like their income is not keeping up with inflation.
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750K The number of Californians who lack access to safe and reliable drinking water.
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Most California businesses are small, and most Californians work for a small business.
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83% of California college students attend a public institution, with nearly half enrolled in the community college system.
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