How many people live in California 500 years ago?

Answer 1

Approximately 500 years ago, prior to European contact, it is estimated that California was home to around 300,000 to 700,000 Indigenous people. These populations were made up of diverse tribes with distinct languages and cultures, living in various regions across the state. The exact number is difficult to determine due to the lack of written records and the impact of diseases and colonization that followed European arrival.