California
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California

State

Details

GEOID
06
State
CA
Population
39,355,309 (2025 est.)
Data Source
Census tiger
Center Coordinates
37.2153, -119.6639
Budget Information
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Notes
State government of California - boundary from TIGER 2025

Geographic Boundary

Data Completeness

89% (8/9)
Geographic boundary
Center coordinates
Wikipedia link
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Agencies (30)
Services
Legislative bodies (4)
Elected officials (131)
State abbreviation

Agencies (30)

California State Legislature

Legislative California

Bicameral state legislature of California, consisting of the State Senate (40 members) and State Assembly (80 members)

California Department of General Services

Executive California

Manages state buildings, procurement, fleet, and other services for state government operations

California State Controller's Office

Executive California

Chief fiscal officer of the state, accounting for and controlling disbursement of all state funds

California Secretary of State

Executive California

Oversees elections, business filings, political reform, and the California State Archives

Office of the Governor

Executive California

Executive office of the Governor of California, the chief executive of state government

Supreme Court of California

Judicial California

Highest court in the California state court system, consisting of the Chief Justice and six Associate Justices

California State Board of Equalization

Independent California

The nation's only elected tax commission, responsible for administering California's property tax system. Five members: four elected by district and the State Controller serving ex officio.

California Department of Motor Vehicles

Executive California

Issues driver licenses, identification cards, and vehicle registration

California Department of Public Health

Executive California

Protects and improves the health of all Californians

Franchise Tax Board

Executive California

Administers California's personal and corporate income tax laws

Employment Development Department

Executive California

Administers unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and paid family leave programs

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration

Executive California

Administers California's sales and use tax and other taxes and fees

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Public_safety California

Operates the California state prison and parole system

California Highway Patrol

Public_safety California

Provides statewide traffic safety, law enforcement, and emergency response

California Department of Transportation

Executive California

Plans, designs, builds, and maintains the California State Highway System

California Department of Education

Educational California

Oversees public education in California including K-12 schools

Department of Social Services

Executive California

Oversees community care licensing, CalWORKs, CalFresh, and other social services programs

Department of Health Care Services

Executive California

Administers Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid program providing health care for low-income residents

California Department of Housing and Community Development

Executive California

Provides leadership and resources to expand housing supply and promote community development

California Environmental Protection Agency

Executive California

Cabinet-level agency coordinating environmental regulatory programs including air quality, water, and toxic substances

California Department of Water Resources

Executive California

Manages California's water resources including the State Water Project, flood management, and dam safety

California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Executive California

Manages California's fish, wildlife, and plant resources and their habitats

California Department of Parks and Recreation

Executive California

Manages the California State Park System, protecting natural and cultural resources across 280+ state parks

California Department of Veterans Affairs

Executive California

Serves California veterans and their families by connecting them to benefits and services

California Department of Food and Agriculture

Executive California

Promotes California agriculture and protects consumers, natural resources, and public health

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

Public_safety California

Provides fire protection and stewardship of California's privately-owned wildlands; also known as CAL FIRE

Office of the Lieutenant Governor

Executive California

Office of the Lieutenant Governor, who serves as acting Governor in the Governor's absence and sits on several state boards

California Department of Insurance

Executive California

Regulates the insurance industry in California, headed by the elected Insurance Commissioner

California State Treasurer's Office

Executive California

Manages the state's investments, administers bond financing, and manages college savings and other public finance programs

Office of the Attorney General

Executive California

California Department of Justice, headed by the Attorney General, the state's chief law enforcement officer