DC region sees increase in population since 2000

Total populations in the Washington region have grown since 2000, and the growth is expected to continue, according to Census Bureau estimates released today.

Since 2000, the population has grown 8 percent in Virginia, jumping from 7 million people in 2000 to 7.6 million people in 2006. In Maryland, the population grew 6 percent, from 5.2 million people to 5.6 million people, during the same period.