According to population estimates recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau, the city of Jasper ranks higher than 70 percent of other places on the list in terms of size.
On June 22 the bureau released July 1, 2009 population estimates for all of the nation’s incorporated places, including cities, boroughs, towns and townships.
These estimates, which are not the 2010 Census population figures, are based on 2000 Census data that has been updated to reflect new inputs, such as building permits and vehicle registration figures.
According to the data, Jasper ranked at 5,703 among 19,510 incorporated cities included on the list. It was estimated Jasper had 3,344 residents in 2009, making for a 33 percent increase from the 2000 Census count of 2,521 residents.
The Census Bureau estimates that the city of Nelson had a population of 910 in 2009, placing at 10,660 on the Census list of incorporated places. According to the bureau, Nelson grew an estimated 40 percent since the Census count in 2000.
With an estimated population of 103, Talking Rock appears in the bottom 6th percentile of the population estimate list for 2009, placing at 18,347 on the list. But while its population is low, Talking Rock has grown by 61 percent since the 2000 population figures were released by the bureau.
According to a press release from the U.S. Census Bureau, “In December, 2010 Census state population counts — used to apportion seats in the U.S. House of Representatives — will be delivered to the president. By April 1, 2011, the Census Bureau will release 2010 Census counts for counties, places and smaller geographic areas.”
The first in the estimates based on the 2010 Census population counts will be the 2011 sub-county population estimates that will be released in 2012.
“Census numbers govern the distribution of more than $400 billion in federal funds each year and serve as the baseline for future post-census population estimates,” Census Bureau Director Robert Groves said. “Local governments use census data to plan new roads, schools and emergency services. Businesses use the data to develop new economic opportunities.”
For more information about the geographic areas for which the Census Bureau produces population estimates, see www.census.gov/popest/geographic.
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