Participation in the 2010 U.S. Census will have an effect on the local residents in the San Fernando Valley.
The population of the San Fernando Valley has grown to almost two million residents.
Recent studies have shown that about 24,000 students attend Pierce College, while there are about 250,000 residents surrounding the campus.
“Once we get the results of the census surveys, we’ll want to take a look at any changes to the make-up of our community population and ensure that we are appropriately serving our community with our classes,” said Institutional Dean Carol Kozeracki.
If the San Fernando Valley were to secede from the city of Los Angeles, the Valley would become the second-largest city in California and the fifth-largest city in the United States exceeding all populations except for New York City (8,363,710), Chicago (2,853,114), Houston (2,242,193), and the remainder of Los Angeles (1,993,591).
By now you should of received the census form. It’s important to fill it out and send it back by the first of April.
According to Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa’s www.LAcounts2010.org, every year, the federal government allocates more than $400 billion to states and communities based, in part, on census data.
Census data is used to determine locations for retail stores, schools, hospitals, new housing developments and other community facilities.
The data also determines boundaries for state and local legislative and congressional districts.
The federal government uses population data to allocate funds in a number of areas: Title 1 grants to educational agencies (school districts across the nation); Head Start programs; Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (food grants); Public transportation; Road rehabilitation and construction; Programs for the elderly; Emergency food and shelter; and Empowerment zones.
The data helps the private sector, as well as state and federal governments, to determine where jobs and job programs are needed.
Census data helps potential homeowners research property values, median income, and other demographic information about a particular community.
Corporations use population data for market research to determine locations for commercial enterprises, such as food stores, pharmacies and other essential services.
The United States Census Web site said that “your response is important. Results from the 2010 Census will be used to help each community get its fair share of government funds for highways, schools, health facilities and many other programs you and your neighbors need. Without a complete, accurate census, your community may not receive its fair share.”
Below information gathered from the Los Angeles Times “Mapping L.A.” page.
Population data:
Cities (regions in the area) in the San Fernando Valley
2000 2008 2010
Burbank 100,316 107,921 ~108,200
Calabasas 23,123 27,618 ~28,000
Glendale 194,973 207,303 ~209,600
Hidden Hills 1,875 2,019 ~2,100
San Fernando 23,564 23,833 ~24,000
Cities Total 343,851 368,694 ~371,900
Population data:
Communities (neighborhoods) in the Valley
2000 2008 2010
Arleta 31,068 32,622 ~32,900
Bell Canyon (LA) 2,500 2,700 ~2,800
Canoga Park 53,227 60,578 ~61,700
Chatsworth 33,426 35,455 ~36,000
Encino 41,905 44,581 ~45,100
Granada Hills/Knollwood 50,535 53,998 ~54,500
Lake Balboa 24,238 26,195 ~27,000
Lake View Terrace 11,803 12,719 ~13,000
Mission Hills 18,237 19,439 ~20,000
North Hills 53,095 58,500 ~59,300
North Hollywood 77,848 87,241 ~91,000
Northridge 57,561 61,993 ~62,900
Pacoima 75,014 81,318 ~83,200
Panorama City 65,766 69,630 ~70,700
Porter Ranch 24,923 30,571 ~32,300
Reseda 62,174 66,574 ~68,000
Shadow Hills/Stonehurst 13,098 14,301 ~14,600
Sherman Oaks 61,166 65,436 ~66,600
Studio City/Universal City 34,034 37,201 ~38,000
Sun Valley/La Tuna Canyon 75,848 81,788 ~83,400
Sunland 15,316 16,450 ~17,300
Sylmar 69,499 79,614 ~83,000
Tarzana 35,502 37,778 ~38,500
Toluca Lake 7,782 8,563 ~8,800
Tujunga 26,527 28,336 ~29,100
Valley Glen 59,230 62,846 ~63,900
Valley Village 24,190 25,665 ~26,000
Van Nuys 103,770 110,747 ~112,000
West Hills 38,020 40,632 ~41,400
Winnetka 46,943 54,825 ~56,700
Woodland Hills/Warner Center 59,661 63,414 ~65,200
Neighborhoods Total 1,353,906 1,471,710 ~1,504,900
Combined Total of Cities and Neighborhoods
1,697,757 1,840,404 ~1,876,800
Sources:
projects.latimes.com/mapping-la/neighborhoods/
http://www.lacounts2010.org/index.php/component/content/article/15-faq
Go to 2010census.gov for help completing your 2010 Census form when it arrives.