Demographics

Alabama vs California: Population Density

California is more densely populated than Alabama.

Alabama

AL · South

99.6 per sq mi

Number of residents per square mile.

California

CA · West

Winner

240.4 per sq mi

Number of residents per square mile.

Visual comparison

Alabama99.6 per sq mi

California240.4 per sq mi

Difference: 140.8 per sq mi — California leads.

National Rankings

Where They Rank Nationally

See where both states fall among all 50 states for population density.

Alabama #25 · 99.6 per sq mi

California #11 · 240.4 per sq mi

Lowest Highest

Top 10 States — Population Density

New Jersey

1,099.4 per sq mi

Rhode Island

724.0 per sq mi

Massachusetts

679.3 per sq mi

Connecticut

668.0 per sq mi

Maryland

506.6 per sq mi

Delaware

429.8 per sq mi

New York

366.7 per sq mi

Florida

359.8 per sq mi

Pennsylvania

283.9 per sq mi

#10

Ohio

266.4 per sq mi

Selected states

#25

Alabama

99.6 per sq mi

#11

California

240.4 per sq mi

Alabama ranks 25th and California ranks 11th nationally for population density.

Related context

Density in Context

Population density shapes commutes, housing costs, and the feel of daily life.

MetricAlabamaCalifornia

Population 5,024,279 39,538,223 Land Area 52,419 sq mi 163,696 sq mi Median Home Value $174,600 $693,700 Violent Crime / 100k 447.8 499.5 Cost of Living Index 88.6 138.5

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