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| Population (2020 Census) | 39,538,223 |
| Admitted to Union | September 9, 1850 |
| Governor | Gavin Newsom (D) - 40th |
| State Motto | Eureka! (I have found it!) |
| State Nickname | The Golden State |
| State Animal | California Grizzly Bear (extinct since 1922, state animal since 1953) |
| State Bird | California Valley Quail |
| State Flower | California Poppy |
| State Rock | Serpentine |
| State Mineral | Gold (technically a native element, not a mineral) |
| State Gemstone | Benitoite |
| State Fossil | Sabre Tooth Cat |
| State Wine Grape | Zinfandel |
| State Song | "I Love You, California" by F.B. Silverwood |
For more information, please visit the California State website.