I just heard on ABC (Channel 7 here in DC) that our population here in Washington DC is increasing and is going to break 600,000!!! This is the first time in decades to be at this population. See post below from the ABC web site (http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/1209/691770.html) Also noted was there are fewer people applying for Drivers Licenses here in "The District". This proves my point to new buyers that a parking space is no longer "required" as it was in the past here in DC. The metro continues to grow as do neighborhoods around metros; lessening the need to have a vehicle. Times are good here in DC!!!!!! -Lance
D.C. Population Set to Break 600,000 Mark
D.C. Population Set to Break 600,000 Mark
posted 12/31/09 9:28 am
Recently released Census Bureau statistics show the city had an estimated population of 599,657 as of July 1. That's nearly 9,600 more than the previous year. It's also the first time in decades that the city has not had a net population loss as residents moved into the suburbs or elsewhere in the country.
The city will get an official head count with the 2010 Census, but the most recent count is the city's highest since 1991 when it was approximately 601,000.
