Geography

California vs Texas: Region

California is in the West region, while Texas is in the South region.

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California
CA · West
West
U.S. Census Bureau geographic region.
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Texas
TX · South
South
U.S. Census Bureau geographic region.
California
West
Texas
South

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California vs Texas Region — common questions

QWhat is California's region?

California's region is West.

QWhat is Texas's region?

Texas's region is South.

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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.