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Every 10 years the United States is required by law to complete a census. Visit to find out about the most recent census. Pretend that you are a demographer for your state. What change, if any, occurred in the population of your state from 1990 to 2000? Display these changes on a map. Determine if your states population is growing, declining, or has reached stability. Research and explain your choice.

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Every 10 years the United States is required by law to complete a census. Visit to find out about the most recent census. Pretend that you are a demographer for your state. What change, if any, occurred in the population of your state from 1990 to 2000? Display these changes on a map. Determine if your states population is growing, declining, or has reached stability. Research and explain your choice.

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of my state, California, increased by over 13 million people from 1990 to 2000. This represents an increase of 27.4%, making it one of the fastest growing states in the nation during the decade. This increase can be visualized on a map by examining the total population density of the state from 1990 and 2000. In 1990, the most densely populated areas of California were Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. These areas saw the most population grow

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