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Age-Adjusted Incidence Rates by Cancer Site, All Stages (2015-2019)California RateUSA RateMapTableCI*Rank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
All Cancer Sites402.4449.4MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Bladder16.019.4MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Brain & ONS5.96.4MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Breast (Female)123.1128.1MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Breast (in situ) (Female)27.429.4MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Cervix (Female)7.47.7MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Childhood (Ages <15, All Sites)17.017.3MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends GraphN/A
Childhood (Ages <20, All Sites)18.819.0MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends GraphN/A
Colon & Rectum34.537.7MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Esophagus3.54.6MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Kidney & Renal Pelvis15.117.3MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Leukemia12.214.1MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Liver & Bile Duct9.88.6MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Lung & Bronchus39.456.3MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Melanoma of the Skin23.122.9MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma18.019.0MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Oral Cavity & Pharynx10.212.0MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Ovary (Female)10.910.4MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Pancreas12.213.2MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Prostate (Male)95.2109.9MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Stomach7.36.4MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Thyroid13.113.8MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Uterus (Corpus & Uterus, NOS) (Female)27.027.7MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Age-Adjusted Incidence Rates by Race/Ethnicity, All Stages (2015-2019)California RateUSA RateMapTableCI*Rank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
All Races (includes Hispanic)402.4449.4MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
White Non-Hispanic446.9466.6MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Black Non-Hispanic418.6453.8MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
American Indian/Alaska Native Non-Hispanic390.8396.3MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Asian/Pacific Islander Non-Hispanic299.0295.5MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Hispanic (any race)334.7352.6MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Age-Adjusted Incidence Rates by Sex, All Stages
(2015-2019)
California RateUSA RateMapTableCI*Rank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Both Sexes402.4449.4MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Male427.8488.3MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Female387.7423.3MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Age-Adjusted Incidence Rates by Age, All Stages
(2015-2019)
California RateUSA RateMapTableCI*Rank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
All Ages402.4449.4MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Ages <65199.3228.3MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Ages <5094.5106.5MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Ages 50+1208.71351.4MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Ages 65+1806.31977.8MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
Age-Adjusted Incidence Rates by Year, All StagesCalifornia RateUSA RateMapTableCI*Rank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
2015-2019402.4449.4MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change Graph
2019396.8438.6N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Age-Adjusted Incidence Rates by Cancer Site - Late Stage (2015-2019)California RateUSA RateMapTableCI*Rank GraphRate GraphCalifornia Percent Late StageUSA Percent Late Stage
Bladder2.12.3MapTableRank GraphRate Graph12.912.1
Brain & ONS1.00.9MapTableRank GraphRate Graph17.014.4
Breast (Female)41.441.6MapTableRank GraphRate Graph32.931.4
Cervix (Female)3.73.6MapTableRank GraphRate Graph51.748.8
Colon & Rectum19.721.8MapTableRank GraphRate Graph56.857.8
Esophagus2.33.1MapTableRank GraphRate Graph67.567.4
Kidney & Renal Pelvis4.54.8MapTableRank GraphRate Graph29.828.3
Liver & Bile Duct3.93.6MapTableRank GraphRate Graph39.441.1
Lung & Bronchus26.837.5MapTableRank GraphRate Graph68.366.9
Melanoma of the Skin2.93.1MapTableRank GraphRate Graph12.613.6
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma11.912.1MapTableRank GraphRate Graph66.264.0
Oral Cavity & Pharynx6.57.4MapTableRank GraphRate Graph63.962.7
Ovary (Female)8.07.3MapTableRank GraphRate Graph74.171.4
Pancreas9.29.8MapTableRank GraphRate Graph76.074.7
Prostate (Male)23.623.1MapTableRank GraphRate Graph24.620.9
Stomach4.43.6MapTableRank GraphRate Graph60.157.1
Thyroid4.94.3MapTableRank GraphRate Graph37.630.7
Uterus (Corpus & Uterus, NOS) (Female)8.07.2MapTableRank GraphRate Graph29.626.3
Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 06/03/2023 11:43 am.
For more explicit data source and footnote information please see the tables, graphs and maps that are linked to each row.

† Incidence rates (cases per 100,000 population per year) are age-adjusted to the 2000 US standard population (19 age groups: <1, 1-4, 5-9, ... , 80-84, 85+). Rates are for invasive cancer only (except for bladder cancer which is invasive and in situ) or unless otherwise specified. Rates calculated using SEER*Stat. Population counts for denominators are based on Census populations as modified by NCI. The US Population Data File is used for SEER and NPCR incidence rates.
Interpret Rankings provides insight into interpreting cancer incidence statistics. When the population size for a denominator is small, the rates may be unstable. A rate is unstable when a small change in the numerator (e.g., only one or two additional cases) has a dramatic effect on the calculated rate.
Data not available for some combinations of geography, cancer site, age, and race/ethnicity.
Suppression is used to avoid misinterpretation when rates are unstable.
Age-Adjusted Mortality Rates
by Cancer Site
(2016-2020)
California RateUSA RateMapTableCI*Rank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphRate/Trend Comparison by CancerRate/Trend Comparison by Area
All Cancer Sites135.1149.4MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphTableTable
Bladder3.84.2MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphTableTable
Brain & ONS4.44.4MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphTableTable
Breast (Female)18.819.6MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphTableTable
Cervix (Female)2.22.2MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphTableTable
Childhood (Ages <15, All Sites)2.12.0MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends GraphN/ATableTable
Childhood (Ages <20, All Sites)2.32.2MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends GraphN/ATableTable
Colon & Rectum12.113.1MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphTableTable
Esophagus3.03.8MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphTableTable
Kidney & Renal Pelvis3.23.5MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphTableTable
Leukemia5.66.0MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphTableTable
Liver & Bile Duct7.66.6MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphTableTable
Lung & Bronchus25.235.0MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphTableTable
Melanoma of the Skin1.82.1MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphTableTable
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma4.95.1MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphTableTable
Oral Cavity & Pharynx2.42.5MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphTableTable
Ovary (Female)6.66.3MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphTableTable
Pancreas10.311.1MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphTableTable
Prostate (Male)19.818.8MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphTableTable
Stomach3.82.8MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphTableTable
Thyroid0.60.5MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphTableTable
Uterus (Corpus & Uterus, NOS) (Female)5.25.1MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphTableTable
Age-Adjusted Mortality Rates by Race/Ethnicity (2016-2020)California RateUSA RateMapTableCI*Rank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphRate/Trend Comparison by CancerRate/Trend Comparison by Area
All Races (includes Hispanic)135.1149.4MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphTableTable
White Non-Hispanic148.2154.4MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphN/AN/A
Black Non-Hispanic175.7174.7MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphN/AN/A
American Indian/Alaska Native Non-Hispanic137.7128.2MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphN/AN/A
Asian/Pacific Islander Non-Hispanic100.894.5MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphN/AN/A
Hispanic (any race)113.7108.2MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphN/AN/A
Age-Adjusted Mortality Rates by Sex (2016-2020)California RateUSA RateMapTableCI*Rank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphRate/Trend Comparison by CancerRate/Trend Comparison by Area
Both Sexes135.1149.4MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphTableTable
Male158.3177.5MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphTableTable
Female118.2128.7MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphTableTable
Age-Adjusted Mortality Rates by Age (2016-2020)California RateUSA RateMapTableCI*Rank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphRate/Trend Comparison by CancerRate/Trend Comparison by Area
All Ages135.1149.4MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphTableTable
Ages <6540.247.3MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphN/AN/A
Ages <5013.814.9MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphN/AN/A
Ages 50+452.7501.7MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphN/AN/A
Ages 65+791.2855.4MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphN/AN/A
Age-Adjusted Mortality Rates by YearCalifornia RateUSA RateMapTableCI*Rank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphRate/Trend Comparison by CancerRate/Trend Comparison by Area
2016-2020135.1149.4MapTableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends Graph5-Year Rate Change GraphTableTable
2020130.2143.8N/ATableRank GraphRate GraphHistorical Trends GraphN/AN/AN/A
Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 06/03/2023 11:43 am.
For more explicit data source and footnote information please see the tables, graphs and maps that are linked to each row.

Source: Death data provided by the National Vital Statistics System public use data file. Death rates calculated by the National Cancer Institute using SEER*Stat. Death rates are age-adjusted to the 2000 US standard population (19 age groups: <1, 1-4, 5-9, ... , 80-84, 85+). The Healthy People 2020 goals are based on rates adjusted using different methods but the differences should be minimal. Population counts for denominators are based on Census populations as modified by NCI. The US Population Data File is used with mortality data.
Demographics: CrowdingCalifornia PercentUSA PercentMapTable
Households with >1 person per room, 2017-20218.23.3MapTable
Demographics: EducationCalifornia PercentUSA PercentMapTable
Less than 9th grade, 2017-2021, Ages 25+8.74.8MapTable
At least high school, 2017-2021, Ages 25+84.288.9MapTable
At least bachelors degree, 2017-2021, Ages 25+35.333.7MapTable
Demographics: IncomeCalifornia DollarsUSA DollarsMapTable
Median family income, 2017-202195,97185,028MapTable
Median household income, 2017-202184,09769,021MapTable
Demographics: InsuranceCalifornia PercentUSA PercentMapTable
Percent uninsured in demographic group, people at or below 138% of poverty, 2020, Ages <6512.6N/AMapTable
Demographics: LanguageCalifornia PercentUSA PercentMapTable
Language isolation, 2017-2021, Ages 14+8.54.2MapTable
Demographics: MobilityCalifornia PercentUSA PercentMapTable
Haven't moved (in past year), 2017-2021, Ages 1+88.086.6MapTable
Moved, same county (in past year), 2017-2021, Ages 1+7.37.4MapTable
Moved, different county this state (in past year), 2017-2021, Ages 1+2.83.2MapTable
Moved, different state (in past year), 2017-2021, Ages 1+1.22.3MapTable
Moved from outside US (in past year), 2017-2021, Ages 1+0.70.6MapTable
Demographics: Population - AgesCalifornia PercentUSA PercentMapTable
Age under 18, 2017-202122.822.5MapTable
Age 18-39, 2017-202131.429.6MapTable
Age 40-64, 2017-202131.531.8MapTable
Age 40 and over, 2017-202145.847.9MapTable
Age 50 and over, 2017-202132.935.4MapTable
Age 65 and over, 2017-202114.416.0MapTable
Demographics: Population - Race/EthnicityCalifornia PercentUSA PercentMapTable
American Indian/Alaska Native, 2017-20210.90.8MapTable
Asian / Pacific Islander, 2017-202115.35.9MapTable
Black, 2017-20215.712.6MapTable
Foreign born, 2017-202126.513.6MapTable
Hispanic, 2017-202139.518.4MapTable
Non-Hispanic (Origin Recode), 2017-202160.581.6MapTable
White, 2017-202152.168.2MapTable
Demographics: Population - SexCalifornia PercentUSA PercentMapTable
Female, 2017-202150.050.5MapTable
Male, 2017-202150.049.5MapTable
Demographics: PovertyCalifornia PercentUSA PercentMapTable
Families below poverty, 2017-20218.78.9MapTable
Persons below poverty, 2017-202112.312.6MapTable
Persons below 150% of poverty, 2017-202120.320.7MapTable
Demographics: WorkforceCalifornia PercentUSA PercentMapTable
Unemployed, 2017-2021, Ages 16+6.55.5MapTable
Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 06/03/2023 11:43 am.
For more explicit data source and footnote information please see the tables, graphs and maps that are linked to each row.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau, the American Community Survey, and the Small Area Health Insurance Estimates.
Screening & Risk Factors: Colorectal ScreeningCalifornia USA MapTable
Ever Had Colorectal Endoscopy (Sigmoidoscopy or Colonoscopy), Ages 50+, 202066.9874.7MapTable
FOBT in last year and/or flex sig in last 5 years and FOBT in last 3 years and/or colonoscopy in last 10 years, Ages 50-75, 202058.5071.9MapTable
Home-Based Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) in Past Two Years, Ages 50+, 202031.5214.3MapTable
Home-based FOBT in the past two years or ever had a colorectal endoscopy, Ages 50+, 202078.7979.9MapTable
Screening & Risk Factors: Diet & ExerciseCalifornia USA MapTable
Consumed 1 or More Fruits per Day, Ages 18+, 202163.8059.2MapTable
Consumed 1 or More Vegetables per Day, Ages 18+, 202177.5180.3MapTable
Healthy Weight (BMI 18.5 to <25), Ages 20+, 202132.9028.8MapTable
No Leisure Time Physical Activity, Ages 18+, 202120.1023.7MapTable
Obese (>= 95th percentile for BMI based on sex and age), High School Students, 201915.915.5MapTable
Obese (BMI >= 30), Ages 20+, 202128.0734.6MapTable
Overweight (>= 85th percentile but <95th percentile for BMI based on sex and age), High School Students, 201915.216.1MapTable
Screening & Risk Factors: SmokingCalifornia USA MapTable
Current Smoker, Ages 18+, 20218.8514.4MapTable
Ever Smoked 100 Cigarettes, Ages 18+, 202130.4539.8MapTable
Percent of Daily Smokers Who Stopped Smoking for 1 Day or Longer in the Past 12 Months, Ages 18+, 2018-201936.935.7MapTable
Percent of People Who Answered No One is Allowed to Smoke Anywhere Inside Their Home (All People), Ages 18+, 2018-201993.790.0MapTable
Percent of People Who Answered No One is Allowed to Smoke Anywhere Inside Their Home (Current Smokers), Ages 18+, 2018-201974.658.5MapTable
Percent of People Who Answered No One is Allowed to Smoke Inside Their Home (Former/Never Smokers), Ages 18+, 2018-201995.294.0MapTable
Percent of State Population with 100% Smokefree Bar Laws, 2021100.066.4N/ATable
Percent of State Population with 100% Smokefree Restaurant Laws, 2021100.077.8N/ATable
Percent of State Population with 100% Smokefree Workplace Laws, 2021100.076.1N/ATable
Percent of State Population with 100% Smokefree Workplace, Restaurant, & Bar Laws, 2021100.061.1N/ATable
Percent of State Population with Any 100% Smokefree Laws, 2021100.082.1N/ATable
Percent of Workers in Non-Smoking Environments (All People), Ages 18+, 2018-201974.879.9MapTable
Percent of Workers in Non-Smoking Environments (Current Smokers), Ages 18+, 2018-201968.573.1MapTable
Percent of Workers in Non-Smoking Environments (Former/Never Smokers), Ages 18+, 2018-201975.280.7MapTable
Screening & Risk Factors: VaccinesCalifornia USA MapTable
Percent who received 2+ doses of HPV Vaccine, Ages 13-15, Both Sexes, 202059.655.6MapTable
Percent who received 2+ doses of HPV Vaccine, Ages 13-17, Both Sexes, 202064.360.9MapTable
Percent who received 2+ doses of HPV Vaccine, Ages 13-15, Male, 202053.753.7MapTable
Percent who received 2+ doses of HPV Vaccine, Ages 13-17, Male, 202058.558.2MapTable
Percent who received 2+ doses of HPV Vaccine, Ages 13-15, Female, 202065.157.5MapTable
Percent who received 2+ doses of HPV Vaccine, Ages 13-17, Female, 202070.363.7MapTable
Percent who received 3+ doses of HPV Vaccine, Ages 13-17, Both Sexes, 202024.919.9MapTable
Percent who received 3+ doses of HPV Vaccine, Ages 13-15, Both Sexes, 202011.48.8MapTable
Percent who received 3+ doses of HPV Vaccine, Ages 13-17, Male, 202024.318.5MapTable
Percent who received 3+ doses of HPV Vaccine, Ages 13-15, Male, 2020N/A8.3MapTable
Percent who received 3+ doses of HPV Vaccine, Ages 13-17, Female, 202025.521.4MapTable
Percent who received 3+ doses of HPV Vaccine, Ages 13-15, Female, 2020N/A9.2MapTable
Screening & Risk Factors: Women's HealthCalifornia USA MapTable
Had a Mammogram in Past 2 Years, Ages 40+, 202066.2471.5MapTable
Had a Mammogram in Past 2 Years, Ages 50-74, 202076.2578.3MapTable
Had a Pap Smear in Past 3 Years and No Hysterectomy, Ages 18+, 202068.3367.6MapTable
Pap Test in Past 3 Years, No Hysterectomy, Ages 21-65, 202078.4777.9MapTable
Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 06/03/2023 11:43 am.
For more explicit data source and footnote information please see the tables, graphs and maps that are linked to each row.

Data statistics on this page come from the following data sources: CDC, Modeled Estimates Combining BRFSS & NHIS, Tobacco Use Supplement to the Current Population Survey, and American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation. Please see the link on each row for the table/graph map for the specific footnote information.