PrintThe last population estimates before the 2010 Census are out, and four California cities are among the biggest in the country.
In SoCal, the Census Bureau estimates there are 3.8 million Angelinos residing within LA city limits, and 1.3 million San Diegans. LA is second only to New York City, where 8.3 million people reside.
The Bay Area's biggest cities are San Jose (964,695) and San Francisco (815,358).
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Rank |
Place |
State |
Population Estimate |
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1 |
New York City |
New York |
8,391,881 |
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2 |
Los Angeles city |
California |
3,831,868 |
|
3 |
Chicago city |
Illinois |
2,851,268 |
|
4 |
Houston city |
Texas |
2,257,926 |
|
5 |
Phoenix city |
Arizona |
1,601,587 |
|
6 |
Philadelphia city |
Pennsylvania |
1,547,297 |
|
7 |
San Antonio city |
Texas |
1,373,668 |
|
8 |
San Diego city |
California |
1,306,301 |
|
9 |
Dallas city |
Texas |
1,299,543 |
|
10 |
San Jose city |
California |
964,695 |
|
11 |
Detroit city |
Michigan |
910,920 |
|
12 |
San Francisco city |
California |
815,358 |
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U.S. Census Department Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places Over 100,000, Ranked by July 1, 2009 Population: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009 |
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Among the fastest growing cities in California are Victorville and Elk Grove. Both cities added enough residents since 2000 to crack the 100,000 mark.
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Geographic Area |
Population Estimates |
Change, 2000 to 2009 |
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Rank |
Place |
State |
July 1, 2009 |
April 1, 2000 Estimates Base |
Number |
Percent |
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1 |
Frisco city |
Texas |
102,412 |
33,695 |
68,717 |
203.9 |
|
2 |
McKinney city |
Texas |
127,671 |
54,319 |
73,352 |
135.0 |
|
3 |
North Las Vegas city |
Nevada |
224,387 |
115,531 |
108,856 |
94.2 |
|
4 |
Gilbert town |
Arizona |
217,285 |
114,702 |
102,583 |
89.4 |
|
5 |
Port St. Lucie city |
Florida |
154,410 |
88,471 |
65,939 |
74.5 |
|
6 |
Victorville city |
California |
110,921 |
64,058 |
46,863 |
73.2 |
|
7 |
Round Rock city |
Texas |
105,412 |
61,467 |
43,945 |
71.5 |
|
8 |
Elk Grove city |
California |
135,228 |
81,096 |
54,132 |
66.8 |
|
9 |
Cape Coral city |
Florida |
154,202 |
102,467 |
51,735 |
50.5 |
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U.S. Census Department Cumulative Estimates of Resident Population Change for Incorporated Places Over 100,000, Ranked by Percent Change: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009 |
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'Census numbers govern the distribution of more than $400 billion in federal funds each year and serve as the baseline for future post-census population estimates,' Census Bureau Director Robert Groves said. 'Local governments use census data to plan new roads, schools and emergency services. Businesses use the data to develop new economic opportunities.'
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