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Regional Population Update 2006- 2007
The California Department of Finance releases annual population counts for the state, counties, and cities. These figures complement data from the decennial U.S. Census.
State, County, and City Population Estimates
January 1, 2006 and 2007 |
State/County/City |
Total Population |
Percent |
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1/1/2006 |
1/1/2007 |
Change |
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CALIFORNIA |
37,195,240 |
37,662,518 |
1.3 |
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MONTEREY COUNTY |
423,048 |
425,960 |
0.7 |
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA |
4,057 |
4,053 |
-0.1 |
DEL REY OAKS |
1,630 |
1,626 |
-0.2 |
GONZALES |
8,495 |
8,737 |
2.8 |
GREENFIELD |
15,407 |
16,629 |
7.9 |
KING CITY |
11,382 |
11,518 |
1.2 |
MARINA |
18,910 |
18,958 |
0.3 |
MONTEREY |
30,129 |
30,121 |
0.0 |
PACIFIC GROVE |
15,375 |
15,444 |
0.4 |
SALINAS |
149,021 |
149,539 |
0.3 |
SAND CITY |
302 |
301 |
-0.3 |
SEASIDE |
34,755 |
34,641 |
-0.3 |
SOLEDAD |
28,150 |
28,361 |
0.7 |
BALANCE OF COUNTY |
105,435 |
106,032 |
0.6 |
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SAN BENITO COUNTY |
57,513 |
57,803 |
0.5 |
HOLLISTER |
37,008 |
37,120 |
0.3 |
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA |
1,722 |
1,825 |
6.0 |
BALANCE OF COUNTY |
18,783 |
18,858 |
0.4 |
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY |
261,385 |
264,125 |
1.0 |
CAPITOLA |
9,908 |
9,960 |
0.5 |
SANTA CRUZ |
56,729 |
57,553 |
1.5 |
SCOTTS VALLEY |
11,563 |
11,615 |
0.4 |
WATSONVILLE |
50,022 |
51,258 |
2.5 |
BALANCE OF COUNTY |
133,163 |
133,739 |
0.4 |
Source: State of California, Department of Finance, E-1 Population Estimates for Cities, Counties and the State with Annual Percent Change — January 1, 2006 and 2007. Sacramento, California, May 2007.
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Data Considerations
Sources- Data used in estimation models come from administrative records of several state and federal government departments and agencies, as well as numerous local jurisdictions. Since timeliness and coverage in these series vary, corrections, smoothing, and other adjustments may be applied.
Accuracy- Data and models used to produce population estimates are subject to measurement and non-measurement errors. The data and estimating models were thoroughly tested with decennial census results that provide benchmarks for the estimates series. The total state estimate was within one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the 2000 census count; county estimates varied by an average of 1.9 percent, and city estimates by an average of 5.6 percent. Data and methods are further refined and modified throughout the decade.
Forecasts
As the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties, it is the responsibility of the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) to have population and employment forecasts for the three county area. These forecasts provide a common planning base for the regional Air Quality Management Plan, regional transportation plans, regional water quality improvement plans, and other planning documents. The 2004 forecasts are the first AMBAG forecasts to be constrained by water and sewer infrastructure constraints and is the first to include a forecast of housing units. Contact AMBAG at info@ambag.org for more information. Click here for Summary Tables.
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