Geography

Alaska vs California: Region

Alaska and California are both in the West region.

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Alaska
AK · West
West
U.S. Census Bureau geographic region.
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California
CA · West
West
U.S. Census Bureau geographic region.
Alaska
West
California
West

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Alaska vs California Region — common questions

QWhat is Alaska's region?

Alaska's region is West.

QWhat is California's region?

California's region is West.

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Data source and freshness

Primary source
U.S. Census Bureau — Geographic reference files
Data period
Current incorporated reference data
Dataset reviewed
July 23, 2026
Method note
Census Bureau region classification.