“California exodus left a gaping population hole. Can the Golden State finally bounce back?”
May 15, 2024
“…Though the state population grew 0.17% in 2023 — the first year of growth since the COVID-19 pandemic — California is still 1.2% smaller than it was in 2019, according to a Times data analysis.
If the state continues to grow at the same pace, it would take almost eight more years for California’s population to reach its pre-pandemic high-water mark…”
My guess would be no they will not bounce back. That would require lowering taxes and creating friendly business regulations. California’s government doesn’t seem to be interested in that. Now if their government has a massive overhaul then maybe. Until then no.