California, with about 27.7% more people than Texas, has about 2.4 times the jobless claims of Texas.

• Population: As of 2023, the population of California is approximately 38.94 million and the population of Texas is approximately 30.50 million. So, California has about 27.7% more people than Texas, not 50%.
• Jobless Claims: As of the week ending June 8, 2024, Texas had 17,093 new jobless claims. In the same period, California had about 41,200 new jobless claims. So, California has about 2.4 times the jobless claims of Texas.

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