New Census Numbers Show Valley Growth

The U.S. Census Bureau released new numbers on Tuesday reflecting the estimated population in some of the nation’s larger cities in 2009. Officials in charge of the 2010 count hope the projections will help serve as a baseline for the 2010 numbers, which are due later this year.

According to the numbers released today, Los Angeles easily retained its title of the second- largest city in the nation.

New York City had the nation’s largest population in July 2009 with 8,391,881 residents. Los Angeles was second with 3,831,868.

Chicago placed third with 2,851,268, followed by Houston, 2,257,926; Phoenix, 1,601,587; Philadelphia, 1,547,297; San Antonio, 1,373,668; San Diego, 1,306,301; Dallas, 1,299,543; and San Jose, 964,695.

San Diego has regained the title of eighth-largest city in the country, surpassing Dallas in population last year, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.

As of last July, San Diego was home to 1,306,301 residents, compared to Dallas’ 1,299,543, according to the Census Bureau.

San Diego fell one spot in 2008’s ranking, from eight to ninth, behind Dallas.

The Coachella Valley may not make the largest population center list, but the numbers released show the number of people moving here has grown tremendously.

Here are the population numbers for the cities in the Coachella Valley, according to the U.S. Census Bureau:

Palm Desert: (2000 Census) 41,155, (est 2009) 51,878

Palm Springs: (2000 Census )42,807, (est 2009) 48,184

Cathedral City: (2000 Census) 42,647, (est 2009) 52,436

Indio: (2000 Census) 49,116, (est 2009) 85,067

Indian Wells: (2000 Census) 3,816, (2009 estimate) 5,200

Coachella: (2000 Census) 22,724, (2009 est) 40,158

Desert Hot Springs: (2000 Census) 16,582, (2009 estimate) 24,344

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