November 22, 2024 The Best Source of News, Culture, Lifestyle for Culver City, Mar Vista, Del Rey, Palms and West Los Angeles

Los Angeles County Population Tops 10 Million

Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County is the first in the nation to have a population of 10 million. (Photo by Parimal M. Rohit)

With 88 incorporated cities within its boundaries – including five here on the densely populated Westside – it is little wonder Los Angeles County is the nation’s most populous.

According to data released by the United States Census Bureau this week, Los Angeles County is the first county in the nation to break eight digits. Through July 1, 2013, the most current estimates released by the Census Bureau, the 4,083-square-mile county is home to 10,017,068 residents, more than three times the size of California’s second largest county (San Diego).

Even more, Los Angeles County is almost double the size of the second largest county in the nation. Illinois’ Cook County, which is home to an estimated 5,240,700 people, is home to the City of Chicago and trails Los Angeles County by almost five million residents.

If Los Angeles County were its own state, it would be the eighth-most populous in the union, ranking just ahead of Michigan and Georgia and just behind Ohio and Illinois.

The County’s population is up 0.65 percent from last year’s reported data, which estimated 9,951,690 people living within Los Angeles County. In the two previous years, the County population was estimated to be 9,885,201 and 9,826,044, respectively.

Los Angeles County includes the Westside cities of Beverly Hills, Culver City, Malibu, Santa Monica, and portions of the City of Los Angeles such as Brentwood, Century City, Mar Vista, Marina Del Rey, Palms, Rancho Park, Venice, and Westwood, among other areas.

According to data released in 2010, the estimated population for the entire Westside region is about 541,000, though the number could be higher considering the overall growth of Los Angeles County between 2010 and 2013. The County’s net natural population growth – counting those residents born and died between July 1, 2012 and July 1, 2013 – was 68,476.

Interestingly enough, the County did have a net migration loss of 2,737. Specifically, 39,399 foreign-born residents moved into Los Angeles County between July 1, 2012 and July 1, 2013. However, 42,136 people who lived in the County prior to July 1, 2012 and left it by July 1, 2013, the Census Bureau estimates.

Rounding out the Top 5 most populated counties within California: San Diego (3,211,252); Orange (3,114,363); Riverside (2,292,507); and, San Bernardino (2,088,371).

Nationwide, Harris County, which includes Houston, Tex., is the third largest county with 4,336,853 residents. The only other county with more than 4 million residents is Arizona’s Maricopa (4,009,412), which includes the cities of Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale.

Kings County in New York, which is home to the Borough of Brooklyn, is the fifth largest county in the nation with 2,592,149 people.

As of Feb. 1, the Census Bureau estimates the total U.S. population is 317,456,363.

The Census Bureau released the county estimates March 27.

Related Posts

LAPD Motorcycle Officer Hospitalized After 405 Freeway Crash in Sepulveda Pass

November 21, 2024

November 21, 2024

Collision Near Skirball Center DrivePossibly Involving a Tesla Caused Major Traffic  The 405 Freeway was the scene of a motorcycle...

Santa Monica Police Release Body Cam Footage of Deadly Force Incident Outside Headquarters

November 21, 2024

November 21, 2024

Graphic Video Shows a Violent Assault on an SMPD Officer by a Knife-Wielding Suspect The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD)...

Breakaway Café Opens New Venice Location with Beachside Grab-and-Go Window

November 20, 2024

November 20, 2024

Bayse Brothers Bring Their Signature Breakfast Dishes and Good Vibes to Venice Breakaway Café, a popular breakfast and lunch eatery...

Last Minute Additions to the Best Thanksgiving 2024 Feasts and Pies To Go

November 20, 2024

November 20, 2024

If Other Faves are Sold Out, Here’s All The Quality Places to Try Now Celebrity chefs Susan Feniger and Mary...

Everytable’s Holiday Meal Collaboration To Support LA’s Unhoused Youth

November 20, 2024

November 20, 2024

Chef Created Thanksgiving Meal Benefits My Friend’s Place. Everytable, the mission-driven company committed to making scratch-cooked, nutritious meals accessible to...

Los Angeles City Council Codifies Sanctuary Protections for Migrants with New Citywide Ordinance

November 19, 2024

November 19, 2024

Mayor Bass Prioritized the Ordinance after Trump’s Mass Deportation Threats The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to officially...

The Palms Community Council’s Executive Committee Schedules Special Meeting for Nov. 20

November 19, 2024

November 19, 2024

Meeting to Address Open Board Positions and Committee Updates The Executive Committee will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, Nov....

Hammer Museum Presents 10th Edition of MoMA Contenders: Screenings, Conversations with Top Filmmakers

November 19, 2024

November 19, 2024

Lineup Features Films by Steve McQueen, Sean Baker, and Brady Corbett The Hammer Museum will host the 10th edition of...

Film Review: Wicked

November 19, 2024

November 19, 2024

By Dolores Quintana Director John Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In The Heights) has crafted an effervescent take on the blockbuster...

Randy’s Donuts Arrives in Culver City with Free Donuts and a $250 Gift Card Giveaway

November 19, 2024

November 19, 2024

Grand Opening on November 19 Includes Sweet Giveaways Starting at 6:00 a.m. The time is finally here. Randy’s Donuts is...

Nicole Nagel’s Futuristic Eric Moss Designed Brentwood Home To Hit Auction Block

November 18, 2024

November 18, 2024

The Spaceship-Like Property Heads to Auction With No Reserve in December German actress Nicole Nagel, who was part of the...

LA Controller Kenneth Meija: City Left $513 Million of Homelessness Budget Unspent

November 18, 2024

November 18, 2024

Inefficiencies Blamed for Underspending Despite Record Allocation in FY2024  The City of Los Angeles hasn’t spent over half of its...

West LA College Expands Zero-Cost Textbook Programs with $600K Grant

November 18, 2024

November 18, 2024

College Aims for 50 Zero-Cost Textbook Programs by 2025  West Los Angeles College (West) is expanding its zero-cost textbook program...

(Video) At Vistamar School – Discover the way high school should be

November 18, 2024

November 18, 2024

Students achieve remarkable outcomes with our strong academics, small classes, andpersonalized approach. Our graduates don’t just attend college—they excel. Vistamar’sunique...

(Video) Celebrating 60 Years of Excellence in Education

November 18, 2024

November 18, 2024

Join our international community! Preschool through 12th grade, private school in West Los Angeles and Pacific Palisades, No French knowledge required...