Demographics

California vs Texas: Population Density

California is more densely populated than Texas.

California

CA · West

Winner

240.4 per sq mi

Number of residents per square mile.

Texas

TX · South

119.5 per sq mi

Number of residents per square mile.

Visual comparison

California240.4 per sq mi

Texas119.5 per sq mi

Difference: 120.9 per sq mi — California leads.

National Rankings

Where They Rank Nationally

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

California #11 · 240.4 per sq mi

Texas #21 · 119.5 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

#11

California

240.4 per sq mi

#21

Texas

119.5 per sq mi

California ranks 11th and Texas ranks 21st nationally for population density.

Related context

Density in Context

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

MetricCaliforniaTexas

Population 39,538,223 29,145,505 Land Area 163,696 sq mi 268,596 sq mi Median Home Value $693,700 $294,400 Violent Crime / 100k 499.5 431.8 Cost of Living Index 138.5 94.3

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