California Federal Spending
Federal obligations data for all 58 counties — FY2024 from USASpending.gov
Avg Per-Capita Spending
$7,657
Avg Total Per County
$5.3B
Counties with Data
58 of 58
Highest Federal Spending
By total obligations — FY2024
Highest Per-Capita Spending
By spending per resident — FY2024
All California Counties
| County | Total Spending | Per Resident | Contracts | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County | $69.9B | $7,093 | $19.2B | $4.4B |
| Alameda County | $38.0B | $23,006 | $5.7B | $1.5B |
| San Diego County | $33.1B | $10,089 | $13.4B | $2.8B |
| Sacramento County | $23.1B | $14,593 | $4.2B | $11.7B |
| Orange County | $22.3B | $7,053 | $3.2B | $1.0B |
| Santa Clara County | $12.8B | $6,708 | $3.9B | $1.2B |
| Riverside County | $12.7B | $5,204 | $618M | $750M |
| San Bernardino County | $10.8B | $4,948 | $965M | $675M |
| San Francisco County | $6.7B | $8,021 | $607M | $1.5B |
| Contra Costa County | $6.5B | $5,585 | $670M | $200M |
| Ventura County | $5.6B | $6,718 | $1.7B | $107M |
| San Mateo County | $5.1B | $6,807 | $1.1B | $253M |
| Kern County | $4.9B | $5,395 | $1.2B | $454M |
| Fresno County | $4.6B | $4,583 | $303M | $324M |
| San Joaquin County | $3.7B | $4,720 | $504M | $177M |
| Santa Barbara County | $3.2B | $7,292 | $693M | $375M |
| Monterey County | $3.2B | $7,338 | $1.0B | $247M |
| San Luis Obispo County | $3.1B | $10,962 | $56M | $166M |
| Sonoma County | $3.1B | $6,316 | $28M | $142M |
| Solano County | $3.0B | $6,623 | $368M | $145M |
| Placer County | $2.7B | $6,597 | $27M | $199M |
| Stanislaus County | $2.6B | $4,743 | $145M | $165M |
| Tulare County | $2.0B | $4,183 | $144M | $174M |
| Santa Cruz County | $1.8B | $6,623 | $87M | $165M |
| Marin County | $1.8B | $6,787 | $43M | $97M |
| Yolo County | $1.5B | $6,796 | $104M | $421M |
| Shasta County | $1.4B | $7,885 | $41M | $172M |
| El Dorado County | $1.4B | $7,343 | $88M | $80M |
| Butte County | $1.4B | $6,497 | $87M | $59M |
| Imperial County | $1.3B | $7,027 | $269M | $254M |
| Merced County | $1.2B | $4,367 | $32M | $129M |
| Humboldt County | $1.1B | $7,865 | $84M | $186M |
| Kings County | $911M | $5,960 | $313M | $79M |
| Nevada County | $859M | $8,385 | $21M | $93M |
| Napa County | $856M | $6,293 | $5M | $88M |
| Yuba County | $757M | $9,115 | $338M | $47M |
| Madera County | $732M | $4,608 | $34M | $40M |
| Mendocino County | $688M | $7,584 | $5M | $120M |
| Sutter County | $550M | $5,559 | $47M | $50M |
| Siskiyou County | $493M | $11,244 | $46M | $108M |
| Lake County | $484M | $7,108 | $5M | $43M |
| Tuolumne County | $461M | $8,402 | $20M | $13M |
| Tehama County | $445M | $6,792 | $32M | $59M |
| Plumas County | $391M | $19,951 | $126M | $115M |
| Calaveras County | $388M | $8,437 | $1M | $23M |
| San Benito County | $344M | $5,208 | $37M | $45M |
| Amador County | $313M | $7,617 | $1M | $13M |
| Del Norte County | $255M | $9,344 | $12M | $67M |
| Lassen County | $164M | $5,246 | $32M | $8M |
| Inyo County | $160M | $8,497 | $38M | $13M |
| Glenn County | $158M | $5,512 | $13M | $7M |
| Mariposa County | $158M | $9,248 | $23M | $15M |
| Trinity County | $118M | $7,440 | $15M | $10M |
| Colusa County | $105M | $4,784 | $121,176 | $8M |
| Modoc County | $80M | $9,260 | $8M | $9M |
| Mono County | $78M | $5,940 | $16M | $21M |
| Sierra County | $26M | $9,512 | $448,692 | $5M |
| Alpine County | $19M | $11,286 | $720,553 | $12M |
Frequently Asked Questions About Federal Spending in California
Which county in California receives the most federal funding?
Los Angeles County receives the most total federal funding among California counties with $69.9B in FY2024 obligations.
What is the average per-capita federal spending in California?
The average per-capita federal spending across California counties is $7,657, which is 18% below the national average of $9,394.
Does California receive more or less federal money than the national average?
California counties average $7,657 in per-capita federal spending, placing the state below the national average of $9,394 per resident.
What types of federal spending flow into California counties?
Federal spending in California counties includes contracts (for goods and services purchased by federal agencies), grants (federal awards to local governments, nonprofits, and institutions), and other direct obligations. The breakdown varies significantly by county based on military presence, research institutions, and local government programs.
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Data: USASpending.gov — Federal Spending Data (FY2024) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.