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10 big, booming cities

New residents are flocking to these 10 cities, which added the largest number of residents between July 2011 and July 2012, according to Census Bureau.

Los Angeles

ten fastest growing cities los angeles
  • Population: 3.9 million
  • New residents: 34,500
  • Percentage gain: 0.9%

People have always flocked to California's largest city, but the influx of new residents slowed between 2000 and 2010.

Then, between July 2011 and July 2012, the population exploded at more than three times the rate of the previous decade.

Besides entertainment (of course) the area offers jobs in aerospace, clothing manufacturing, technology and international shipping. The economic diversity these industries provide has helped shield Los Angeles from a being hit too hard by a downturn in any dominant sector.

Colleges and universities, including University of California, Los Angeles, the University of Southern California and Loyola Marymount, make a big contribution to the local economy as well. They attract a steady stream of students, many of whom decide to stay in the area after graduation.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Cities with the largest numeric increase from July 1, 2011 to July 1, 2012.
  @CNNMoney - Last updated May 24 2013 03:00 PM ET

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