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Census Information

Census data can be obtained directly from the U.S. Bureau of Census at the American FactFinder web site.

American FactFinder

The Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce has also created an easy-to-use gateway to Census information about Glendale.

Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce census information

The City has compiled selected Census data into an Excel spreadsheet that can be downloaded.

Census Data by Census Tract

The following data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Census and from the Department of Finance unless otherwise cited. Additional analysis of the Census, related socioeconomic information, and detailed residential development activity may be found in other Community Planning Department reports and publications.

POPULATION GROWTH

Although Glendale's population grew very quickly in the 1920s and '30s, the City’s population growth rate has been declining as the City’s available vacant land is developed.

Glendale's population grew by less than 7,000 people between 1970 and 1980. Much higher growth occurred in the 1980's, when the population increased from 139,060 to 180,038, an increase of 40,978 people. This increase was likely due to several factors: new and higher density multi-dwelling residential development, federal tax policy that promoted multi-family development, immigration resulting from international crises and an increase in household size. Growth slowed in the 1990's with an increase of 14,935 people. According to the 2000 Census, a total of 194,973 people were in Glendale, an increase of over 55,000 people since 1980. The California Department of Finance also provides annual population estimates. Following are the most recent estimates:

YEAR POPULATION

1/1/2003 202,420

1/1/2004 204,844

1/1/2005 205,746

1/1/2006 205,876

1/1/2007 206,007

1/1/2008 205,980

1/1/2009 206,540

1/1/2010 207,902

GLENDALE COMPARED TO OTHER AREAS

Between 1980 and 2000, Glendale grew significantly more than neighboring areas.

Glendale grew at about the same rate in the 1990's as the County: 8.3% vs. 7.4%. Newer cities in the County grew at much higher rates. Santa Clarita grew by 36.2% and Palmdale by 69.5%.

POPULATION DENSITY

The population density in the city has also increased over time as available land has been developed. The overall density for the city is 6,373 people per square mile, but this varies widely--hillside areas have densities as low as 1,133 people per square mile while some Census tracts near downtown exceed 30,000 people per square mile.

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