Los Angeles Climbs Past 4 million - Page 6

Fern~Fern* · June 30th, 2007, 10:59 PM

^ Exactly some forumers don't understand that there's actually life out of SSC. Those who are always here it's great that you keep the conversations going for those of us who check in every so often....

Starting this Monday Ferney goes back to work full time. Meaning I would hardly be here, as it is I'm hardly here now. Good thing is I would actually have pix of Grand Ave, Bunker Hill and a few walking distance sites around Downtown. For your viewing enjoyment...

Westsidelife · May 2nd, 2008, 01:43 AM

LA Population Hits 4 Million

By Harrison Sheppard, Staff Writer
May 1, 2008

The population of Los Angeles has passed 4 million for the first time, state officials announced this morning.
The city's population grew by 1.2 percent last year, to reach 4,045,873 residents as of Jan. 1, 2008, according to the state Department of Finance.

The new figures represent a backtracking from an announcement last year that L.A. had actually passed that mark in January 2007. State officials now say they have revised those earlier figures, and the mark wasn't hit until later in the year.

The state as a whole grew last year by 1.3 percent to 38,049,462 people.

State demographic experts said California's population has been growing more slowly this decade, a trend which is driven in part by the high cost of housing. Even though the rate of immigration remains steady, a greater number of Californians have been leaving for cheaper states. But the recent economic downturn and housing slump hasn't made that trend any worse.

"Right now (the economy) doesn't seem to be having a whole lot of effect per se on population growth," said Mary Heim, chief of the demographic unit in the Department of Finance.

"We estimate there have been for the last couple of years more Californians leaving than coming from other states. That doesn't count immigration - that is just domestic migration. We think that is continuing, but it hasn't accelerated at this point in time."

Westsidelife · May 2nd, 2008, 01:50 AM

[Via Flickr user Atwater Village Newbie]

Four Million Strong... And Growing

By Rich Alossi
May 1, 2008

LA's population has hit 4 million--and this time it's for reals. Last year California's Department of Finance released an estimate of 4,018,080 residents, though the US Census Bureau begged to differ. This year's revised final tally? 4,045,873... 874... 875...

LA population hits 4 million [Daily News]

Census to LA: You Lose 168,702 Residents [Curbed LA]

Westsidelife · May 2nd, 2008, 01:55 AM

I would encourage LA to challenge the most recent Census figure.

ArchiTennis · May 2nd, 2008, 01:58 AM

interesting...now...if this trend continues this will be the population:

2008
4,094,423

2009
4,143,556

2010
4,193,276

2015
4,407,005

2020
4,677,848

2025
5,024,920

ArchiTennis · May 2nd, 2008, 02:02 AM

oh...that's assuming a steady 1.2% increase every year.

Westsidelife · May 2nd, 2008, 02:11 AM

^ Population growth rates always fluctuate. Certainly, LA will become a more appealing place to relocate to in the future. We'll see.

jessemh431 · May 2nd, 2008, 02:29 AM

I do love this city, but if so many US citizens move out, it will just be an immigrant city like most border towns. And, most border towns are not nice cities. If all these Hispanics keep coming over, LA will turn into a ghetto surrounded by nice areas on the coast, SaMo Mnts. foothills, outer ring of SFV, and west SGV. Who knows, those might become ghetto as well.

Westsidelife · May 2nd, 2008, 02:35 AM

^ The gentrification of Downtown, Hollywood, and Westlake/Koreatown will bring more wealthy, white-collar workers to central LA.

jessemh431 · May 2nd, 2008, 03:12 AM

Oh yeah, that's true. But CA is now majority Hispanic. I guess the majority are probably in NorCal, Central Valley, or in farming communities. I would like to see the figures from LA, SD, and SF.

ArchiTennis · May 2nd, 2008, 03:31 AM

California IS majority Hispanic...and yet, it's the 10th largest economy in the world. Being of a particular nationality has nothing to do with what YOU consider to be "ghetto."

milquetoast · May 2nd, 2008, 04:16 AM

Uh ohh...can of worms...

jessemh431 · May 2nd, 2008, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milquetoast

Uh ohh...can of worms...

What does that mean?

VZN · May 2nd, 2008, 07:02 AM

Wow... in the span of a year, around 27,000 individuals made their home in L.A... and that's just the city. What about the county estimates? I'm sure we gotta be around 10 million now, or if we're not there yet we're certainly pushing it.

And the growth rate will certainly increase once 1) we get everything in DTLA off the ground, 2) once the real estate market turns into a buyer's market once again and 3) we get our transit issues worked out. After that, you can count on L.A. seeing the growth increase that it saw back in the 60's and the 80's.

milquetoast · May 2nd, 2008, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jessemh431

What does that mean?

It means, it's been opened by you jesse, and they're comin' ta getcha!

Caliguy2005 · May 2nd, 2008, 10:20 AM

It's so strange,I thought L.A passed the 4 million mark a year or two ago????

I also noticed that California passed the 38 million mark earlier than expected....Well like I said in a previous post,it's time to start building upwards.

milquetoast · May 2nd, 2008, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VZN

What about the county estimates? I'm sure we gotta be around 10 million now, or if we're not there yet we're certainly pushing it.

The city's population grew 1.2 percent last year to reach 4,045,873 residents as of Jan. 1, 2008, according to the state Department of Finance.

Overall, California's population grew 1.3 percent last year to 38,049,462 people.

Los Angeles County's population grew 0.9 percent to 10,363,850.

Caliguy2005 · May 2nd, 2008, 10:35 AM

I honestly don't rely on the U.S Census Bureau for California's Population estimates anymore,but I trust our in-state sources such as the California Finance Department which is much more accurate.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Westsidelife

[Via Flickr user Atwater Village Newbie]

Four Million Strong... And Growing

By Rich Alossi
May 1, 2008

LA's population has hit 4 million--and this time it's for reals. Last year California's Department of Finance released an estimate of 4,018,080 residents, though the US Census Bureau begged to differ. This year's revised final tally? 4,045,873... 874... 875...

LA population hits 4 million [Daily News]

Census to LA: You Lose 168,702 Residents [Curbed LA]

LAsam · May 3rd, 2008, 01:08 AM

How often do they update the numbers on those green city signs?

Westsidelife · May 3rd, 2008, 02:23 AM

I wonder what number the Census Bureau has us at. Surely, it's still in the 3 million's.

June 30th, 2007, 10:59 PM	#101
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May 2nd, 2008, 01:43 AM	#102
Westsidelife LAL / LAK / LAD Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,787 Likes (Received): 7	LA Population Hits 4 Million By Harrison Sheppard, Staff Writer May 1, 2008 The population of Los Angeles has passed 4 million for the first time, state officials announced this morning. The city's population grew by 1.2 percent last year, to reach 4,045,873 residents as of Jan. 1, 2008, according to the state Department of Finance. The new figures represent a backtracking from an announcement last year that L.A. had actually passed that mark in January 2007. State officials now say they have revised those earlier figures, and the mark wasn't hit until later in the year. The state as a whole grew last year by 1.3 percent to 38,049,462 people. State demographic experts said California's population has been growing more slowly this decade, a trend which is driven in part by the high cost of housing. Even though the rate of immigration remains steady, a greater number of Californians have been leaving for cheaper states. But the recent economic downturn and housing slump hasn't made that trend any worse. "Right now (the economy) doesn't seem to be having a whole lot of effect per se on population growth," said Mary Heim, chief of the demographic unit in the Department of Finance. "We estimate there have been for the last couple of years more Californians leaving than coming from other states. That doesn't count immigration - that is just domestic migration. We think that is continuing, but it hasn't accelerated at this point in time." __________________ "I'm an LA guy, can't help it." -- Tiger Woods Last edited by Westsidelife; May 3rd, 2008 at 06:35 AM.

May 2nd, 2008, 01:50 AM	#103
Westsidelife LAL / LAK / LAD Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,787 Likes (Received): 7	[Via Flickr user Atwater Village Newbie] Four Million Strong... And Growing By Rich Alossi May 1, 2008 LA's population has hit 4 million--and this time it's for reals. Last year California's Department of Finance released an estimate of 4,018,080 residents, though the US Census Bureau begged to differ. This year's revised final tally? 4,045,873... 874... 875... LA population hits 4 million [Daily News] Census to LA: You Lose 168,702 Residents [Curbed LA] __________________ "I'm an LA guy, can't help it." -- Tiger Woods

May 2nd, 2008, 01:55 AM	#104
Westsidelife LAL / LAK / LAD Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,787 Likes (Received): 7	I would encourage LA to challenge the most recent Census figure. __________________ "I'm an LA guy, can't help it." -- Tiger Woods

May 2nd, 2008, 02:11 AM	#107
Westsidelife LAL / LAK / LAD Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,787 Likes (Received): 7	^ Population growth rates always fluctuate. Certainly, LA will become a more appealing place to relocate to in the future. We'll see. __________________ "I'm an LA guy, can't help it." -- Tiger Woods

May 2nd, 2008, 01:58 AM	#105
ArchiTennis Angeleeeeeeeno Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,725 Likes (Received): 0	interesting...now...if this trend continues this will be the population: 2008 4,094,423 2009 4,143,556 2010 4,193,276 2015 4,407,005 2020 4,677,848 2025 5,024,920

May 2nd, 2008, 02:02 AM	#106
ArchiTennis Angeleeeeeeeno Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,725 Likes (Received): 0	oh...that's assuming a steady 1.2% increase every year.

May 2nd, 2008, 02:29 AM	#108
jessemh431 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 971 Likes (Received): 0	I do love this city, but if so many US citizens move out, it will just be an immigrant city like most border towns. And, most border towns are not nice cities. If all these Hispanics keep coming over, LA will turn into a ghetto surrounded by nice areas on the coast, SaMo Mnts. foothills, outer ring of SFV, and west SGV. Who knows, those might become ghetto as well.

May 2nd, 2008, 02:35 AM	#109
Westsidelife LAL / LAK / LAD Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,787 Likes (Received): 7	^ The gentrification of Downtown, Hollywood, and Westlake/Koreatown will bring more wealthy, white-collar workers to central LA. __________________ "I'm an LA guy, can't help it." -- Tiger Woods

May 2nd, 2008, 03:12 AM	#110
jessemh431 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 971 Likes (Received): 0	Oh yeah, that's true. But CA is now majority Hispanic. I guess the majority are probably in NorCal, Central Valley, or in farming communities. I would like to see the figures from LA, SD, and SF.

May 2nd, 2008, 03:31 AM	#111
ArchiTennis Angeleeeeeeeno Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,725 Likes (Received): 0	California IS majority Hispanic...and yet, it's the 10th largest economy in the world. Being of a particular nationality has nothing to do with what YOU consider to be "ghetto."

May 2nd, 2008, 04:16 AM	#112
milquetoast L O S A N G E L E S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Henderson NV Posts: 5,299 Likes (Received): 25	Uh ohh...can of worms...

May 2nd, 2008, 07:02 AM	#114
VZN Caleuphoria Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: LBC/LA/IE Posts: 734 Likes (Received): 1	Wow... in the span of a year, around 27,000 individuals made their home in L.A... and that's just the city. What about the county estimates? I'm sure we gotta be around 10 million now, or if we're not there yet we're certainly pushing it. And the growth rate will certainly increase once 1) we get everything in DTLA off the ground, 2) once the real estate market turns into a buyer's market once again and 3) we get our transit issues worked out. After that, you can count on L.A. seeing the growth increase that it saw back in the 60's and the 80's. Last edited by VZN; May 2nd, 2008 at 09:34 AM.

May 2nd, 2008, 10:20 AM	#116
Caliguy2005 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 189 Likes (Received): 0	It's so strange,I thought L.A passed the 4 million mark a year or two ago???? I also noticed that California passed the 38 million mark earlier than expected....Well like I said in a previous post,it's time to start building upwards.

May 3rd, 2008, 01:08 AM	#119
LAsam Endless summer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West LA Posts: 454 Likes (Received): 0	How often do they update the numbers on those green city signs?

May 3rd, 2008, 02:23 AM	#120
Westsidelife LAL / LAK / LAD Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,787 Likes (Received): 7	I wonder what number the Census Bureau has us at. Surely, it's still in the 3 million's. __________________ "I'm an LA guy, can't help it." -- Tiger Woods

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