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Counties Map Maker

Color all 58 California counties. Add your own data, customize colors and legends, and export a map ready to share.

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58counties individually editable

Map of annual-average unemployment across California's 58 counties in 2025. San Mateo County had the lowest rate at 3.9% and Imperial County the highest at 18.9%. — Source: California EDD · 2025 annual averages, revised May 2026 View full-size export

01 / KNOW YOUR GEOGRAPHY

58 counties. One California.

From Del Norte to San Diego, every California county is independently editable. Small Bay Area counties and coastal islands are included.

County boundaries—not cities, ZIP codes or congressional districts.

Browse all 58 county FIPS codes ↗

02 / MADE WITH MAPSCULPT

One California. Many stories.

Real county geometry. Official population, housing and income data, exported directly from MapSculpt.

Population change across all 58 California counties, January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026. Coral indicates decline and teal growth; 17 counties grew and 41 declined. Placer grew 1.39%; Los Angeles declined 0.64%.

01 / OFFICIAL DATA · E-1 MAY 2026

Where California is growing — and shrinking.

Compare all 58 counties from January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026. Coral shows population decline; teal shows growth.

Placer · fastest growth: +1.39%
Los Angeles · decline: −0.64%

17 counties grew; 41 declined. No county had zero change. 2025 revised; 2026 provisional.

< −0.5%
−0.5% to < 0%
0% · none
> 0% to 0.5%
> 0.5%

Source: California Department of Finance · E-1 · May 2026

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Annual percentage change in estimated California county housing units, January 2025 to January 2026. Darker teal indicates faster housing-stock growth. Yuba led at 2.32%; Tuolumne declined 0.07%.

02 / HOUSING STOCK · E-1H MAY 2026

Where California’s housing stock is growing.

Estimated housing units, Jan 2025–2026. Yuba led at +2.32%; Tuolumne declined 0.07%. 2026 estimates are provisional.

< 0.25%
0.25% to < 0.5%
0.5% to < 1%
1% to < 1.5%
≥ 1.5%

Source: CA Department of Finance · E-1H · May 2026

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California county median household income from the 2020–2024 ACS five-year estimates, in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars. Darker blues indicate higher income, ranging from $53,002 in Trinity to $164,281 in Santa Clara.

03 / HOUSEHOLD INCOME · ACS 2020–2024

California’s household income divide.

Median household income: $53,002 in Trinity to $164,281 in Santa Clara. ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars.

< $60k
$60k to < $80k
$80k to < $100k
$100k to < $120k
≥ $120k

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020–2024 · B19013

Create a California map

MAKE IT YOURS

From county data to a finished map.

01
Choose your counties
Open the 58-county California editor and select the areas you want to highlight.
02
Import your CSV
Match five-digit county GEOIDs or names, then apply numerical or categorical colors.
03
Add context
Use the Text tool for annotations. Add a title, source and readable legend.
04
Export your PNG
Choose a map style and background, then download an image for your project.

03 / CALIFORNIA COUNTY CSV

From spreadsheet to county map.

Use five-digit Census GEOIDs to match county-level values. Review the matches, choose a color scale, and export your own map.

OFFICIAL INPUT · POPULATION CHANGE (%)
County	GEOID	Change %
Alameda	06001	−0.11
Los Angeles	06037	−0.64
Placer	06061	+1.39
San Diego	06073	+0.15

Source: CA DOF E-1, May 2026. Display rounded to 2 decimals.

Keep GEOIDs as text so the leading zero is preserved.

Download sample CSV ↗

Four-county population-change sample: Alameda −0.11%, Los Angeles −0.64%, Placer +1.39%, and San Diego +0.15%. The other 54 California counties are neutral and have no sample value.

Alameda −0.11%
Los Angeles −0.64%
Placer +1.39%
San Diego +0.15%
Other counties · Not in sample

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04 / CALIFORNIA COUNTY REFERENCE

California's 58 counties.

Browse all 58 counties with their five-digit Census GEOIDs. Keep the leading zero when importing CSV data.

View all 58 counties and FIPS codes

Alameda CountyFIPS 06001
Alpine CountyFIPS 06003
Amador CountyFIPS 06005
Butte CountyFIPS 06007
Calaveras CountyFIPS 06009
Colusa CountyFIPS 06011
Contra Costa CountyFIPS 06013
Del Norte CountyFIPS 06015
El Dorado CountyFIPS 06017
Fresno CountyFIPS 06019
Glenn CountyFIPS 06021
Humboldt CountyFIPS 06023
Imperial CountyFIPS 06025
Inyo CountyFIPS 06027
Kern CountyFIPS 06029
Kings CountyFIPS 06031
Lake CountyFIPS 06033
Lassen CountyFIPS 06035
Los Angeles CountyFIPS 06037
Madera CountyFIPS 06039
Marin CountyFIPS 06041
Mariposa CountyFIPS 06043
Mendocino CountyFIPS 06045
Merced CountyFIPS 06047
Modoc CountyFIPS 06049
Mono CountyFIPS 06051
Monterey CountyFIPS 06053
Napa CountyFIPS 06055
Nevada CountyFIPS 06057
Orange CountyFIPS 06059
Placer CountyFIPS 06061
Plumas CountyFIPS 06063
Riverside CountyFIPS 06065
Sacramento CountyFIPS 06067
San Benito CountyFIPS 06069
San Bernardino CountyFIPS 06071
San Diego CountyFIPS 06073
San Francisco CountyFIPS 06075
San Joaquin CountyFIPS 06077
San Luis Obispo CountyFIPS 06079
San Mateo CountyFIPS 06081
Santa Barbara CountyFIPS 06083
Santa Clara CountyFIPS 06085
Santa Cruz CountyFIPS 06087
Shasta CountyFIPS 06089
Sierra CountyFIPS 06091
Siskiyou CountyFIPS 06093
Solano CountyFIPS 06095
Sonoma CountyFIPS 06097
Stanislaus CountyFIPS 06099
Sutter CountyFIPS 06101
Tehama CountyFIPS 06103
Trinity CountyFIPS 06105
Tulare CountyFIPS 06107
Tuolumne CountyFIPS 06109
Ventura CountyFIPS 06111
Yolo CountyFIPS 06113
Yuba CountyFIPS 06115

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · 2025 county boundaries and GEOIDs

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COMMON QUESTIONS

California county map questions.

How do I color individual California counties?

Open the California template, color its counties and export your finished map as a PNG.

How many counties does California have?

California has 58 counties. The template includes all 58, from Alameda to Yuba, with official five-digit Census GEOIDs.

Can I download a blank California county map?

Yes. Open the editor, choose a neutral fill and county borders, then export a blank map as a PNG.

Are county names available in the editor?

Yes. Each county has its official name and five-digit GEOID for selection and data matching. The reference directory above lists all 58.

Does it include cities or ZIP-code boundaries?

This template shows county boundaries, including relevant offshore islands. It does not show separate city or ZIP-code boundaries.

Can I import CSV data using county GEOIDs?

Yes. Use five-digit GEOIDs such as 06001 for Alameda or 06037 for Los Angeles, stored as text to preserve leading zeroes. Import your CSV, review county matches, then apply numerical or categorical colors.

Can I export a high-resolution PNG?

Yes. Customize the map, title, legend and source annotation, then choose the PNG export settings for your report, article or presentation.

Can I use my map for research or education?

Yes. The geography uses U.S. Census Bureau 2025 county boundaries. Cite the boundary source and your statistical dataset separately, check each dataset’s terms, and describe the observation period. ACS estimates have sampling uncertainty; the downloadable income data retain margins of error.

Is the California map maker free?

Yes. You can color counties, customize your map and export a PNG in the free online editor without signing up.

Can I create maps for r/MapPorn and r/dataisbeautiful?

Yes. Use verified data from official sources, include a clear title, legend and source, and export your map. Check each community’s current posting rules before sharing.

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Unemployment Across California's Counties