2010 Census Finds Population Up Just a Bit in Lemon Grove

The first set of California's local 2010 census data was released on Tuesday, showing Lemon Grove's population has increased by 402 people since 2000.

Ten years ago, the 2000 Census pegged Lemon Grove's population at 24,918. The 2010 Census shows the population grew to 25,320— a 1.61 percent increase.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, San Diego County's population rose in step with California's population with both rising 10 percent from April 2000 to April 2010.

The Golden State grew from 33.9 million residents to 37.3 million residents during that decade, the census reported.

Californians appear to be moving toward the middle of the state—at least when it comes to where they call home. Riverside County had the biggest jump, increasing 41 percent from 2000 to 2010.

The only counties that saw population decreases were three small regions in the Sierra Nevada. They were Alpine County (down 3 percent), Plumas County (down 4 percent) and Sierra County (down 9 percent).

A more detailed explanation of local demographic changes will be published later in the week.

To see the report released Tuesday, click here.

Associate Regional Editor David Mills contributed to this story.