Raleigh Passes Minneapolis in Population
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Raleigh — The City of Oaks is bigger than the Mini-Apple.
Raleigh has passed Minneapolis to become the 49th most populous city in the U.S., according to biannual population estimates by Raleigh's Growth Management Division. The city's estimated population as of Jan. 1 was 374,320, an increase of 6,325 people in the past six months, officials said.
The city’s population increased by 14,988, or 4.17 percent, during 2007, officials said. Population estimates are based on the number of dwellings, the average number of people per household and the dwelling occupancy and vacancy averages.
“We thought Raleigh’s growth rate would drop slightly in 2007, given the national economy. However, Raleigh’s job growth and quality of life continues to attract new residents,” Raleigh Planning Director Mitchell Silver said in a statement.
In 2006, Raleigh passed Tampa, Fla.; Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and St. Louis to become the 51st largest city in the country. Last year, the city moved into the Top 50 by passing Wichita, Kan.
The national rankings are unofficial because U.S. Census Bureau estimates lag one year behind local estimates.
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