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Census 2000 Final Pacific Islander Populations

Guam, American Samoa, Northern Marianas

By U.S. Government Sources 

 

On Tuesday, July 3, 2001 the Census Bureau released a series of final population totals from the 2000 indicating that the larger of the U.S. Pacific territories had experienced sizeable growth not unlike the many Asian-Pacific American populations on the states. Following are the final counts for American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Marianas in total and by district.


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CB01-CN.175 - Census Bureau Releases Census 2000 Population Counts for American Samoa

 

The U.S. Census Bureau today released the official Census 2000 population count of 57,291 for American Samoa.

As part of Census 2000, the Census Bureau worked with the American Samoan government to collect detailed population and housing data. The
count was provided to American Samoa Gov. Tauese P.F. Sunia.

American Samoa's population increased by 10,518 over the previous census in 1990. This represented a 22 percent increase in 10 years.

The Census Bureau will provide more detailed data for American Samoa in a demographic profile scheduled for release later this year and in a separate summary file and printed report, scheduled for release in February 2002 and November 2002, respectively.

The following table shows the final census counts for small geographic areas in American Samoa:

 

2000 Final Population Totals

AREA POPULATION Change From Preceding Census
2000 1990 Number Percent
American Samoa 57,291 46,773 10,518 22%
Eastern District 23,441 21,175 2,266 11%
Ituau County 4,312 3,655 657 18%
Ma'oputasi County 11,695 10,640 1055 10%
Sa'ole County 1,768 1,643 125 8%
Sua County 3,417 3,116 301 10%
Vaifanua County 2,249 2,121 128 6%
Manu'a District 1,378 1,714 -336 -20%
Faleesao County 135 246 -111 -45%
Fitiuta County 358 454 -96 -21%
Ofu County 289 353 -64 -18%
Olosega County 216 225 -9 -4%
Ta'u County 380 436 -56 -13%
Rose Island 0 0 ---- ----
Swains Island 37 16 21 131%
Western District 32,435 23,868 8,567 36%
Lealataua County 5,684 5,106 578 11%
Leasina County 1,739 1,470 269 18%
Tualatai County 2,987 2,568 419 16%
Tualauta County 22,025 14,724 7,301 50%

 

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Public Information Office, 301-457-3030, Last Revised: July 03, 2001 at 11:56:23 AM

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CB01-CN.174 - Census Bureau Releases Census 2000 Population Counts for Guam

 

The U.S. Census Bureau today released the official Census 2000 population count of 154,805 for Guam.

As part of Census 2000, the Census Bureau worked with the Guam government to collect detailed population and housing data. The count was provided to Guam Gov. Carl T.C. Gutierrez.

Guam's population increased by 21,653 over the previous census in 1990. This represented a 16 percent increase in 10 years.

The Census Bureau will provide more detailed data for Guam in a demographic profile scheduled for release later this year and in a separate summary file and printed report, scheduled for release in February 2002 and November 2002, respectively.

The following table shows the final census counts for small geographic areas in Guam:

 

2000 Final Population Totals

AREA POPULATION Change From Preceding Census
2000 1990 Number Percent
Guam 154,805 133,152 21,653 16%
Agana Heights District 3,940 3,646 294 8%
Agat District 5,656 4,960 696 14%
Asan District 2,090 2,070 20 1%
Barrigada District 8,652 8,846 -194 -2%
Chalan Pago-Ordot District 5,923 4,451 1,472 33%
Dededo District 42,980 31,728 11,252 35%
Hagatña district 1,100 1,139 -39 -3%
Inarajan District 3,052 2,469 583 24%
Mangilao District 13,313 10,483 2,830 27%
Merizo County 2,163 1,742 421 24%
Mongmong-Toto-Maite District 5,845 5,845 0 0%
Piti District 1,666 1,827 -161 -9%
Santa Rita District 7,500 11,857 -4,357 -37%
Sinajana District 2,853 2,658 195 7%
Talofofo District 3,215 2,310 905 39%
Tamuning District 18,012 16,673 1,339 8%
Umatac District 887 897 -10 -1%
Yigo District 19,474 14,213 5,261 37%
Yona District 6,484 5,338 1,146 21%

* Hagatña district is the current name for the Agana District in the 1990 data.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Public Information Office, 301-457-3030, Last Revised: July 03, 2001 at 11:07:36 AM

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CB01-CN.173 - Census Bureau Releases Census 2000 Population Counts for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

 

The U.S. Census Bureau today released the official Census 2000 population count for the Commonwealth of 69,221 for the Northern Mariana Islands.

As part of Census 2000, the Census Bureau worked with the commonwealth government to collect detailed population and housing data. The count was provided to Northern Mariana Islands Gov. Pedro P. Tenorio.

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands population increased by 25,876 over the previous census in 1990. This represented a 60 percent increase in 10 years.

The Census Bureau will provide more detailed data for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in a demographic profile scheduled for release later this year and in a separate summary file and printed report, scheduled for release in February 2002 and November 2002, respectively.

The following table shows the final census counts for small geographic areas in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands:

 

2000 Final Population Totals

AREA POPULATION Change From Preceding Census
2000 1990 Number Percent
Northern Mariana Islands 69,221 43,345 25,876 60%
Northern Islands Municipality 6 36 -30 -83%
Northern Islands District 6 36 -30 -83%
Rota Municipality 3,283 2,295 988 43%
District 1 475 449 26 6%
District 2 113 121 -8 -7%
District 3 131 126 5 4%
District 4 2,564 1,599 965 60%
Saipan Municipality 62,392 38,896 23,496 60%
District 1 1,620 1,311 309 24%
District 2 957 856 101 12%
District 3 1,049 827 222 27%
District 4 639 486 153 31%
District 5 2,083 1,776 307 17%
District 6 12,887 7,685 5,202 68%
District 7 3,745 2,779 966 35%
District 8 6,720 3,175 3,545 112%
District 9 1,848 1,250 598 48%
District 10 15,845 6,576 9,269 141%
District 11 14,999 12,175 2,824 23%
Tinian Municipality 3,540 2,118 1,422 67%
District 1 2,477 1,442 1,035 72%
District 2 1,063 676 387 57%

 

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Public Information Office, 301-457-3030, Last Revised: July 03, 2001 at 11:14:55 AM

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Census Bureau Contacts and Further Information

Public Information Office
http://www.census.gov/
301-457-3691/301-457-3620 (fax)
301-457-1037 (TDD)
e-mail: 2000usa@census.gov
Idabelle B. Hovland
301-457-8443
Julia Buckley-Ess
301-457-4033

 


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