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Comparative Population


With the region's population projected to increase from 6.1 million in 2006 to 6.3 million by 2008, Greater Washington is poised to maintain its vibrant economy.

Greater Washington's population grew by more than 450,000 in the past five years and more than 2 million since 1990.

Metro Area
Population (in Millions)
New York
18.8
Los Angeles
13.2
Chicago
9.5
Greater Washington
6.1
San Francisco-San Jose
5.9
Dallas
5.9
Philadelphia
5.8
Miami
5.5
Atlanta
4.9
Boston
4.4


Source: Claritas, 2006.

 

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