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Baltimore Population 2013

  September 2, 2013 - 4:08 pm |
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The current population of the city of Baltimore, Maryland is estimated to be about 621,342, which is an increase of about 0.3% from the last record of the population. This city is the largest city in the state of Maryland and the 24th largest city in the entire United State of America. Based on the total land area and the total population of the city, the population density of Baltimore is about 7,672 people per square mile.

Demographics of Baltimore

About 7% of the population is under the age of 5 years, while about 12% of the population is 65 years and older. Also, about 52.9% of the population is female, while the other 47.1% of the population is male.

The largest racial demographic in the city of Baltimore is the Black or African American group, which makes up about 64% of the population. The next largest demographic is the white group, which makes up about 28% of the population. The Hispanic or Latino population only makes up about 4% of the population. Lastly, the Asian population only makes up about 2.5% of the total population.

About 79% of the population, ages 25 years and older, has at least their high school degree. However, about 26% of the population, ages 25 years and older, has at least their bachelor’s degree from some college or university.

Religion in Baltimore

About 47% of the population of Baltimore identifies with a religious affiliation, compared to the national average of 49%. The largest religious affiliation is the Roman Catholic Church, which makes up about 12% of the population. The next largest affiliation is the Baptist Church, which makes up about 7% of the population. The Jewish population of the city is much higher than the average city. About 4.3% of the population is Jewish, compared to the average city, which is only about 0.7% Jewish.

baltimore-population-sportsSports in Baltimore

The city of Baltimore has two major professional sports teams: Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Orioles. The Baltimore Ravens participate in the National Football League and they play in M&T Bank Stadium. The Ravens play in the American Football Conference, North Division. The last Super Bowl Championship that the Ravens won was in 2012. The Baltimore Orioles participate in Major League Baseball and they play in Oriole Park. The Orioles play in the Eastern Division of the American League. The last World Series title that the Orioles won was in 1983.

Video Tour of Baltimore Maryland

Historical Population of Baltimore

Over the course of the past few decades, the population of Baltimore has continually decreased. There are a few years where the population has increased by less than 1000 people, but other than that, the population has been declining. The population of the city has been less than the population of Philadelphia, but greater than the population of Washington D.C., despite the fact that Washington D.C.’s population is on the rise.

Year Population
1990 735,632
1991 735,835
1992 731,227
1993 723,802
1994 713,248
1995 701,685
1996 688,542
1997 677,342
1998 667,479
1999 657,441
2000 648,654
2001 645,253
2002 642,246
2003 642,324
2004 641,004
2005 640,064
2006 640,961
2007 640,150
2008 638,091
2009 637,418
2010 620,560
2011 619,493

Austin Population 2013

  September 1, 2013 - 4:08 pm |
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austin-population-2013Austin Population 2013

The current population of the city of Austin, Texas is estimated to be about 842,592, which is an increase of about 2.7% from the last record of the population. The city of Austin is the fourth-largest city in the entire state of Texas and the eleventh-largest city in the United State of America. It is also the second-largest state capital in the country. Based on the total land area and the total population of the city, the population density of Austin is about 2,828 people per square mile.

Demographics of Austin

About 7% of the population of the city of Austin is under the age of 5 years, while about 7% of the population is 65 years and older. Also, about 49.4% of the population is female, while the other 50.6% of the population is male.

The largest racial demographic in the city is the white demographic, which makes up about 49% of the population. The next largest demographic is the Hispanic or Latino group, which makes up about 35% of the population. The Black or African American population makes up only 8% of the population. Also, the Asian population of the city is about 6% of the overall population.

About 86% of the population, ages 25 years and older, have at least their high school degree. About 45% of the population, though, ages 25 years and older, have at least their bachelor’s degree from some college or university.

Music in Austin Texas

The city of Austin is home to countless numbers of music festivals every year. Three of the biggest festivals include SXSW Festival, ACL Festival, and Reggae Fest. SXSW is a festival in March, which includes a large variety of musical talent. ACL, otherwise known as Austin City Limits, takes place in October with musical acts for 3 days on 6 national stages. These musical artists range from the most well known names to the most obscure artists that only a select few will know. Lastly, Reggae Fest is a 3 day festival, consisting of many different reggae artists.

Religion in Austin

Only about 46% of the population identifies with a religious affiliation, compared to the national average of about 49%. The largest affiliation is the Roman Catholic Church, which makes up about 17.5% of the population. The next largest affiliation is the Baptist Church, which makes up about 11% of the population. The Islamic population is larger than the average city, as about 1.2% of the population is Muslim. Also, about 1.4% of the population identifies with an Eastern religion.

austin-population-texas-longhornsUniversity of Texas

One of the main state schools in the state of Texas is located in the city of Austin. The University of Texas in Austin mascot is the Longhorns. The sports program at the school has historically proven successful. The Longhorns participate in the Big 12 Conference and have won more than 40 national championships in the various athletic programs it has. Specifically, the football team has won four national championships, which is the second-most in NCAA all-time victories.

Austin Texas Time Warp

Historical Population of Austin

Over the course of the past few decades, the population has increased every year, except from 2001 to 2002. The population took a huge jump from 1999 to 2000. Also, the population of Austin has been less than the populations of both San Antonio and Dallas.

Year Population
1990 497,154
1991 509,157
1992 522,086
1993 534,563
1994 544,292
1995 555,092
1996 562,795
1997 567,173
1998 576,608
1999 587,873
2000 672,241
2001 685,684
2002 684,634
2003 687,103
2004 696,384
2005 708,293
2006 730,729
2007 749,120
2008 767,201
2009 786,386
2010 795,378
2011 820,611

Population of New York City 2013

  August 8, 2013 - 2:02 pm |
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population-new-york-city-2013Population of New York City 2013

The current population of New York City is estimated to be approximately 8.337 million people, which is an increase of about 1.1% from the last record of the population. Historically, for at least the last couple of decades, the population of New York City has been much greater than both the population of Los Angeles and Chicago. In fact, New York City is the most populous city in the United States of America. Based on the total land area and the total population of the city, the population density of New York City is 27,550 people per square mile.

Demographics of New York City

The largest ethnic group in New York City is the white ethnicity, which makes up about 44% of the population. About 25.5% of the population identifies as black and about 12.7% of the population identifies as Asian. Also, Hispanics make up about 28.6% of the population. The fastest growing demographic in the city is the Asian ethnic group. Specifically, the city makes up about 15% of the country’s Korean population. Also, the city contains the largest Asian Indian Population in the Western Hemisphere, the largest Russian, Italian, and African American populations in all of the country. New York City has historically been a place of many different cultures due to Ellis Island. Because of this, about 37% of the population is born in a foreign country.

Religion in New York City

The largest religious group in New York City is the Roman Catholic Church, which makes up about 53% of the religious population. The next largest group is the Jewish faith, which makes up about 29% of the population. There is also a Muslim population, making up 2% of the population. The rest of the population is either non-religious or of some Protestant religion.

New York City Central Park

Central Park is a public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City. The park initially opened in 1857, on 778 acres (315 ha) of city-owned land (it is 840 acres today). In 1858, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux won a design competition to improve and expand the park with a plan they entitled the Greensward Plan. Construction began the same year, continued during the American Civil War, and was completed in 1873. Central Park is the most visited urban park in the United States.

Population Projections of New York City

The population of New York City is projected to continue to increase through the year 2030. Despite this growth, the population is expected to have a negative net migration percentage over the next couple of decades. However, the natural increase of people in the city accounts for the majority of the change. This natural increase means that the number of births is expected to exceed the number of deaths.

Year Population (millions) Percent Increase
2015 8.547 2.50%
2020 8.693 1.70%
2025 8.923 2.60%
2030 9.12 2.20%

population-new-york-city-2013-incomeIncome Distribution in New York City

The top 1% of the population in New York City controls over 45% of the income earned in the city. Along the lines of this fact, the bottom 50% of the people only has 9% of the income. Not only this, but the state of New York itself has the highest income inequality among all of the states. Specifically, New York City has the highest inequality of income among all of the cities.

New York City Population Growth

Historical Population of New York City

Over the course of the last two decades, the population of New York City has slightly increased except for two years, when it decreased from 1990 to 1991 and 2009 to 2010. There was also a sharp increase in the population from 1999 to 2000.

Year Population (millions)
1990 7.322
1991 7.304
1992 7.305
1993 7.329
1994 7.341
1995 7.35
1996 7.361
1997 7.383
1998 7.404
1999 7.428
2000 8.015
2001 8.063
2002 8.093
2003 8.127
2004 8.17
2005 8.214
2006 8.251
2007 8.31
2008 8.347
2009 8.392
2010 8.186
2011 8.245

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Toronto Population

  May 20, 2013 - 4:27 pm |
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toronto-population-2013Toronto Population

The current population of the city of Toronto is estimated to be about 2,791,140, which is an increase of about 6.7% from the last record of the population. The city is the most populous city in the entire country of Canada and the fourth most populous city in all of North America. Based on the total land area and the total population of the city, the population density of Toronto is approximately 11,630 people per square mile.

Demographics of Toronto

About 49% of the people living in Toronto are considered to be immigrants. For those immigrants living in the city of Toronto, the most frequent country of origin for the immigrants happens to be the Philippines and China. However, there are over 230 different ethnic origins living in the city of Toronto. In fact, 49% of the population is considered to be a visible minority. The largest of these visible minorities is South Asian, which makes up about 12% of the population. The Chinese population makes up about 11%, while the Black population makes up about 9% of the population. The top three ethnic origins are English (13%), Chinese (12%), and Canadian (11%).

Religion in Toronto

Of all those living in the city of Toronto, about 76% of that population identifies with a religious affiliation. The largest of these affiliations is the Roman Catholic Church, making up about 28% of the population. The next largest affiliation is the Protestant affiliation, which makes up about 12% of the population. The Muslim population makes up 8% of the population and the Hindu population makes up about 6% of the population. Lastly, the Jewish population makes up about 4% of the population.

Sports in Toronto

The city of Toronto has six professional sports teams: Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, the Toronto Rock, Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Argos, and the Toronto Football Club. The Toronto Maple Leafs participate in the National Hockey League and the home stadium is the Air Canada Center. The Toronto Raptors participate in the National Basketball Association and the home stadium is also the Air Canada Center. The Toronto Rock play in the National Lacrosse League and also in Air Canada Center. The Toronto Blue Jays participate in Major League Baseball and play in the Rogers Center. The Toronto Argos participates in the Canadian Football League and also play in the Rogers Center. Lastly, the Toronto Football Club participate in Major League Soccer and play at BMO Field.

Toronto Climate

Toronto has a humid continental climate, with warm, humid summers and cold winters. The city experiences four distinct seasons, with considerable variance in day to day temperature, particularly during the colder weather season. Owing to urbanization and its proximity to water, Toronto has a fairly low day-night temperature difference. The denser urban scape makes for warmer nights year around and is not as cold throughout the winter than surrounding areas; however, it can be noticeably cooler on many spring and early summer afternoons under the influence of a lake breeze. Other low-scale maritime effects on the climate include lake-effect snow, fog and delaying of spring- and fall-like conditions, known as seasonal lag.

Toronto Economy

Historical Population of Toronto

Historically, the population of the city of Toronto has increased continuously since the foundation of the city.  The first record of the population is in 1861 when the population was approximately 65,085.  The population then grew to over 2.6 million people by the year 2011 and is now almost 2.8 million.

Year Population
1861 65,085
1901 238,080
1931 856,955
1941 951,549
1951 1,176,622
1961 1,824,481
1971 2,089,729
1976 2,124,291
1981 2,137,395
1986 2,192,721
1991 2,275,771
1996 2,385,421
2001 2,481,494
2006 2,503,281
2011 2,615,060

Projected Population of Toronto

The population of the city of Toronto is expected to continue its rise in population over the next 23 years.  By the year 2016, the population will have topped 3 million and by the year 2036, the population will have topped 3.5 million.

Year Population Percent Increase
2016 3,011,200 7.9%
2021 3,155,800 4.8%
2026 3,313,600 5.0%
2031 3,473,900 4.8%
2036 3,630,900 4.5%