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The Valley Census Report offers an annual demographic snapshot of the San Fernando Valley to help the region compete for its fair share of federal funding.
Not since 2018 has the Valley Census Report details been publicized. Congressman Brad Sherman requested the report in 2018, for statistics of the area, from the US Census Department. The subheading was "Valley Population up 6% from 2010; Valley Residents Make More Than Most Americans, and Spend it on Housing"
The 2018 details on the Congressional website revealed:
"The Valley Census Report offers an annual demographic snapshot of the San Fernando Valley to help community organizations, businesses, and government leaders make better-informed decisions affecting the Valley's future and help our region compete for its fair share of funding for transportation improvements, housing, and social service programs."
The SFV now has three Congressional Districts. Previously the fourth district of the SFV was the 25th, which is now the 27th, it excludes all of Simi Valley and the northern San Fernando Valley.
- CD29 (Cardenas)
- CD30 (Schiff)
- CD32 (Sherman)
San Fernando Valley - Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (laedc.org)
According to the US 2020 Census estimates City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021 (census.gov) the San Fernando Valley would rank as the fifth populated city in the U.S. The geographic parameters allow for easy isolation of the area for statistical purposes. Â
The San Fernando Valley has almost 50% of the population of the City of Los Angeles. When the area petitioned to become its own city the population was 1.2 million.
The 1994 op-ed by then CA-38th District Assembly member Paula Boland suggested the SFV would be 6th largest city in the Country if it seceded. Why the San Fernando Valley Should Become a City - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)Â
| Rank | City | 2021 |
| 1 | New York | 8,772,978 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Los Angeles | 3,889,834 |
| 3 | Chicago | 2,741,730 |
| 4 | Houston | 2,300,027 |
| 5 | San Fernando Valley | 1,860,000 |
| 6 | Phoenix | 1,611,345 |
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