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The council has directed municipal affairs upon well-established busi- ness principles uninfluenced by par- tisan political considerations. Good management is reflected in nation- ally-recognized superiority in public health administration; reduction of fire losses and low insurance rates; the salability of municipal bonds; low
GUILFORD COUNTY COURT HOUSE, GREENSBORO
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tax rate; efficient police protection; unusually good water supply; clean, well-paved streets; modern sewerage and sanitation facilities. These and other evidences of good government have given to the city an atmosphere of enterprise and well-being which causes it to be enthusiastically point- ed out as "a good town." Assessed valuation of property in Greensboro, $101,079,147.
Old city tax rate, $1.40; new city tax rate, $1.20.
Education
GUILFORD COUNTY has nine in- stitutions of higher education, with approximately 6,000 students. Fifteen modern consolidated rural public high schools and 42 urban public schools; total enrollment, approxi- mately 35,000.
GREENSBORO: The Woman's Col- lege, University of N. C., ranks high among liberal arts colleges in Amer- ica. Founded in 1891.
Advanced schools of music, art, dramatics, home economics, physical education and secretarial science. Grants bachelor of arts and science degrees and offers graduate work. Dr. W. C. Jackson, dean.
GREENSBORO COLLEGE (Metho- dist) : For 100 years has been highly regarded as a liberal arts school for young women. Music, dramatics, and cultural courses leading to bachelor degrees. Dr. Luther Gobbel, presi- dent.
GUILFORD COLLEGE (Quaker co-ed.); Chartered in 1834-an ac- credited liberal arts college, confer-
ring bachelor degrees. Dr. Clyde A. Milner, president.
HIGH POINT COLLEGE (M. P.): Founded 1924 at High Point. Liberal arts courses, bachelor degrees. Dr. G. I. Humphries, president.
OAK RIDGE MILITARY INSTI- TUTE (R. O. T. C.) : Founded at Oak Ridge, 1851. Boys' > preparatory school with long record for highest rating by War Dept. Col. Earl Holt, commandant.
AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE (N.): Founded by State in 1891 for advanced training. Bachelor degrees. Dr. F. D. Bluford, president.
BENNETT COLLEGE (N.): Found- ed 1873-liberal arts-bachelor de- grees. Dr. David D. Jones, president.
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN COLLEGE (N.): Founded in 1903. Religious training. Dr. H. Nau, president.
PALMER INSTITUTE (N.): Found- ed 1902-liberal arts. Dr. Charlotte H. Brown, president.
Industry
252 industrial and service indus- tries.
25,176 workers.
$19,607,164 payroll.
$88,993,154 value of products.
Greensboro's industrial structure is well diversified-there are cotton, silk and synthetic textile mills; wo- men's full-fashioned silk stocking and men's hose mills; wood-working, laundry, sawmill, farm tool, machine tool and sheet metal industries; gen- eral foundry and stove works; orna- mental iron and steel fabricators;
VIEW OF AYCOCK AUDITORIUM AND MUSIC BUILDING AT COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
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sewer pipe and building tile manufac- turers; overalls, work pants and sleep- ing garments plants; fertilizer plants, belting and textile specialties fac- tories; lumber and millwork plants; chemicals and pharmaceuticals man- ufacturers; coffee-roasting, flour and food products plants; auto body builders; railway repair shops; ice cream and dairy products plants; printers and bookbinders; and a variety of specialty manufacturers.
The Cone Mills are the largest pro- ducers of cotton denim in the world. The Blue Bell Overall Co. is the larg- est in America, and the Mock-Jud- son-Voehringer Hosiery Mill and
ernment. Operating under these con- ditions and certain intangible factors, manufacturers have demonstrated that goods can be produced and sold at Greensboro for a larger net profit than in comparable establishments elsewhere, giving local plants a decid- ed competitive advantage.
Commerce and Trade
GREENSBORO is easily accessible to a 50-mile trade area having over 1,000,000 consumers (1940 Census), 180,000 families (est.), $95,000,000 in- dustrial payroll (1940 Census), and $815,755,131 of industrial production (1940 Census).
"CONE MILLS"- TOP LEFT, WHITE OAK MILL-TOP RIGHT, REVOLUTION MILL-BELOW, PROXIMITY MFG. CO., WORLD'S LARGEST PRODUCERS OF COTTON DENIMS
Pomona Terra Cotta Co. are the largest in the South. Vick's Vapo- Rub is known around the world.
The principal industrial advant- ages are climate, good living and working conditions, availability of in- telligent native labor (500,000 popu- lation within one hour's auto ride to draw from), harmonious industrial relations, strict maintenance of law and order, efficient public utilities, adequate power, water and sewage- disposal; competitive transportation facilities, accessibility to raw ma- terials and profitable markets, low taxes and insurance, and good gov-
Greensboro is the principal market of the northern Piedmont. There are approximately 1,300 retail, service and professional outlets, handling goods, wares and merchandise lines available in metropolitan centers. Retail sales approximately $30,000,- 000 annually.
Wholesale and agency establish- ments travel between 1,800 and 2,000 salesmen and agents and distribute a wide variety of merchandise over a much larger territory. The area served has greater purchasing power than comparable areas surrounding Richmond or Atlanta.
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PILOT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY HOME OFFICE
The home offices of several large insurance companies, together with the territorial and general agencies of numerous national firms, offering all forms of coverage, have created an "insurance fraternity" which characterizes Greensboro as the "Hartford of the South."
Greensboro is one of the principal cities for Virginia and North and South Carolina conventions. Be- cause Greensboro is the focal point of the most densely populated area in these three states, many organiza- tions register larger attendance at Greensboro than elsewhere. Class "A" hotels offer every modern facil- ity.
Greensboro is territorial headquar- ters for many nationally-known firms.
Bank clearings-1944-$421,633,542. Postal receipts-1944-$858,566.52. Building permits-1944-$261,561.
Transportation
REGULAR SCHEDULED DAILY DEPARTURES: 33 passenger trains, 106 busses in and out week days (146 in and out Sundays), 6 planes daily, 22 freight trains, and 72 package cars.
Greensboro is the focal point of rail, highway, and air carriers of the
northern Piedmont. It is served by the main line of the Southern Rail- way system (double-track), running north and south. Here also is the east and west line of the North Caro- lina Railroad (Southern operated), and the Southern Railway line, Greensboro to Winston-Salem and points beyond. Greensboro also is served by the Atlantic & Yadkin Railway, providing through rates and routes to and from points in all parts of the country by its direct connec- tions with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, Norfolk & Western Railroad, Norfolk Southern Railroad and Sea- board Air Line Railway.
Modern union passenger, mail and express terminals with free pick-up and store-door delivery on LCL ship- ments. Railway Express Agency main- tains express service on practically all passenger trains, making available passenger train express service at railroad freight rates to all points in North Carolina and to a large portion of Georgia, South Carolina, Tennes- see and Virginia and a part of West Virginia.
A network of more than 1,000 miles of hard-surfaced highways within a radius of 50 miles, provides a means of easy access to Greens- boro for approximately 160,000 auto- mobile owners in the area.
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JEFFERSON STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY BUILDING
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Standard bus lines move in eight directions, connecting with all prin- cipal cities. Atlantic Greyhound, Car- olina Coach and the other carriers operate under State regulations, clearing through a union terminal.
Greensboro-High Point Airport "Lindley Field" (a pioneer in the Southeast)-serves Greensboro and High Point. On Eastern Air Lines' main line, New York to Brownsville, Texas, and Mexico City, also Penn- sylvania-Central Airlines serves Greensboro on a Norfolk to Knoxville run-passengers, mail and express, but this service has been discon- tinued by the Government for the duration. The field has paved run- ways large enough to land planes, 21-passenger size; a first-order weather bureau, hangars, restaurant, modern lighting, service equipment, radio beacon, radio and telephone.
in this county have made important contributions to the development of fine character and strong citizenship.
Today all leading denominations are represented-Protestant, Catholic, Jewish-and maintain handsome and inspiring places of worship. There exists among all communes an ex- traordinary religious tolerance ac- tivated by progressive ministerial associations and the Council of Prot- estants, Catholics and Jews.
The social life of many rural com- munities centers around and in their neighborhood churches. The urban churches also have highly-developed social programs.
Modern country clubs at High Point, Sedgefield, Starmount and Greensboro have handsome club- houses, where friends gather for dancing, bridge, study, musical pro-
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Transportation facilities and density of population combine to make Greensboro more easily accessible to more people than any other city in the South Atlantic States.
Greensboro is served by a large number of trucking companies, hav- ing excellent warehouse facilities and operating large fleets of trucks in all directions, which further adds to Greensboro's transportation facilities, with transportation rates to serve all industries on a fair basis.
Religious and Social Features
The church as an institution has always been a powerful and construc- tive force in the life of every neigh- borhood in Guilford County. The Quaker Meeting House at New Garden (now Guilford College) was established in 1752. Old Buffalo Pres- byterian Church was established in Greensboro in 1756.
Colonial churches at Alamance, Deep River, Friedens and elsewhere
grams, fox-hunting, riding, tennis, skeet, hiking, swimming and many other forms of social intercourse.
Regular music and lecture courses bring outstanding attractions to the city: Authors and artists, symphony music, occasional opera and metro- politan stage productions. Seven moving-picture theatres (two largest seating 2,600-1,800) offer current at- tractions. Two auditoriums seating 2,800 and 1,800.
The famous "Playliker" organiza- tion of Women's College, University of N. C., and the dramatic units at Greensboro and Guilford colleges of- fer an outlet for amateur theatricals.
Recreation
Elevation, 839 feet above sea level.
Mean temperature, 56.9 degrees F. (forty-year average).
Days of clear sunshine, 136 annu- ally (forty-year average).
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Humidity, 53.185 (forty-year aver- age).
Precipitation, 45.65 inches (forty- year average).
Park and playground area, 425 acres.
Few sections offer greater oppor- tunity for year-'round living out-of- doors, or more varied recreational ad- vantages. The extent to which people in all walks participate in out- door pursuits is remarkable, and has a distinct influence on community health and well-being. Greensboro has repeatedly won national recog- nition in municipal health contests.
The World War Memorial Stadium provides an ideal setting for major football games, day and night base- ball, interstate track meets, tennis tournaments, etc.
A city-county park provides three lakes for swimming, fishing and boating. A recreation center near
Jamestown affords a modern swim- ming pool. Brandt Lake offers boat- ing and fishing.
At Sedgefield there are horses and foxhounds. The countryside abounds in quail and other game. Several game preserves are maintained by sportsmen of national prominence. There are 25 private clubs and camps nearby, containing a total of 2,273 acres of land and 175 acres of water area.
Championship 18-hole golf courses, private tennis courts and swimming pools are offered by country clubs at High Point, Starmount, Sedgefield and Greensboro. A total of 425 acres reserved for parks and playgrounds by the City of Greensboro, and a full- time recreational director is employed to promote a well-rounded program of neighborhood activity throughout the year.
Pinehurst and Roaring Gap re- sorts within two hours' drive.
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U. S. POSTAL INFORMATION
POSTAGE RATES AND CLASSIFICATION
For information regarding classifica- tion, postage rates, and mailability of domestic mail of all classes, entry and mailing of publications as second-class matter, metered and permit mail, bulk rate mailings of third-class matter, Business Reply Cards and Envelopes, apply at your local post office.
DOMESTIC POSTAL RATES
First-Class
LETTERS: 3 cents for each ounce or fraction of an ounce. (Local delivery same rate.)
POST CARDS: 1 cent each within prescribed sizes.
BUSINESS REPLY CARDS: 2 cents each; Air Mail, 9 cents each.
BUSINESS REPLY ENVELOPES: Ordinary or Air Mail, 1 cent in addi- tion to regular postage.
BUSINESS REPLY ENVELOPES: Business reply envelopes for local delivery 1 cent in addition to regular postage. Apply at Post
Office for Permit.
Second-Class
NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS
(Transient rate) : 1 cent for each 2 ounces or fraction of 2 ounces or fourth-class rate, whichever is lower.
Third-Class
MISCELLANEOUS: 11% cents for each 2 ounces or fraction of 2 ounces, up to and including 8 ounces. BOOKS AND CATALOGS, 24 pages or more (including covers) 22 of which must be printed. SEEDS, ETC., 1 cent for cach 2 ounces or fraction of 2 ounces, up to and including 8 ounces.
BULK THIRD CLASS (Up to 8 oz.) : Not less than either 20 pounds or 200 separately addressed identical pieces 12 cents for each pound or fraction, but not less than 1 cent per piece. Apply at P. O. for permit to mail.
BOOKS, SEEDS, PLANTS, Etc. (Bulk up to 8 oz.) : 8 cents for each pound or fraction, but not less than 1 cent per piece. Matter mailed at bulk rates can not be Registered, Insured or sent C. O. D.
All bulk mail must be separated by state and office, tied and labeled.
These rates do not apply to mail for Canada and other Foreign Countries.
Fourth-Class-(Parcel Post)
Includes printed matter, merchandise and all other matter weighing in excess of 8 ounces except first and second class matter. Parcels limited to 100 inches, length and girth combined.
Weight limit 70 pounds.
Zones First Pound* Additional lbs .*
Local 7c. . . . .. 1c each 2 lbs. 1 and 2. 8c ... ... 1.1c each 1b. 3 9c ... .2c each 1b.
4. 10c. .3.5c each 1b.
11c .. . ... 5.3c each 1b. 5 6
12c. 7c each 1b.
7
14c. . 9c each 1b.
8
15c . . .11c each 1b.
#Effective March 26, 1944, postage at the foregoing rates was increased 3 per centum, fractions of one-half cent or more to be computed as one cent, but in no case shall the increase per parcel be less than 1 cent.
Fourth-Class PARCELS MAILED ON RURAL ROUTES: 2 cents less per parcel than indicated in foregoing table for local delivery and 3 cents less for other than local delivery.
LIBRARY BOOKS: Books sent by authorized libraries to readers and when returned by such readers, for de- livery within the first three zones or the State in which mailed : 4 cents for the first pound and 1 cent for each ad- ditional pound up to and including 47
pounds ; 52 cents for 48 pounds and 1 cent for each additional pound up to and including 70 pounds.
SHORTPAID MATTER: First-class matter mailed shortpaid one rate (3 cents) shall be rated 3 cents due for collection upon delivery, and 4 cents due for each shortpaid ounce or frac- tion of an ounce when shortpaid more than one rate.
AIR MAIL SERVICE United States Air Mail Service
Eight cents for each ounce or fraction thereof ; to any part of the United States. May be registered, insured, sent C. O. D. or Special Delivery.
The rate of 6 cents for each half ounce or fraction thereof will con- tinue to apply to Air Mail sent to or by the armed forces of the United States overseas served through Army and Navy Post Offices.
Air mail stamps and distinctively- stamped envelopes are issued for pre- payment of postage on air mail. Ord- inary stamps may also be used.
Air mail should be plainly marked "VIA AIR MAIL" in the space imme- diately below the stamps and above the address.
Canada (same as above)
Air Mail Mexico
Rate of postage to Mexico : Ten cents for each 1/2 ounce.
Dispatched by the United States Air Mail Service and in Canada or in Mex- ico by the Air Mail Services in those countries. For additional information telephone your local post office.
United States Air Mail Service to Central America, South America and the West Indies
For information regarding this ser- vicc telephone your local post office.
Air Mail in Other Foreign Countries
For information regarding this ser- vice in Foreign Countries, apply at or telephone your local post office.'
FEES IN ADDITION TO REGULAR POSTAGE
SPECIAL DELIVERY
FIRST CLASS ONLY-2 pounds or less, 13 cents; over 2, not over 10 pounds, 20 cents; over 10 pounds, 25 cents.
MAIL OTHER THAN THAT OF THE FIRST CLASS will be given the most expeditious handling and transportation practicable, and in addition receive im- mediate delivery at the office of ad- dress, upon payment of the following special-delivery fees :
2 lbs. or less .17c
Over 2 lbs., but not over 10 lbs .. . 25c Over 10 lbs. .. 35c "Special Delivery" must be so in- dorsed.
SPECIAL HANDLING (Without Special Delivery)
FOURTH CLASS: 2 pounds or less, 10 cents; over 2, not over 10 pounds, 15 cents ; over 10 pounds, 20 cents. "Special Handling" must be so in- dorsed.
SENDERS' RECEIPTS FOR DOMESTIC ORDINARY MAIL
A receipt (certificate of mailing) is furnished the sender of domestic ordin- ary mail of any class upon payment of 1 cent for each piece. This fee does not insure against loss, rifling or dam- age, but merely furnishes evidence of mailing, and no receipt will be obtain- ed from the addressee on delivery. Ad- ditional duplicate receipts may be ob- tained upon payment of 1 cent each.
MONEY ORDERS
Not exceeding $ 2.50
6c
Not exceeding 5.00
8c
Not exceeding 10.00. 11
Not exceeding 20.00
13c
Not exceeding 40.00
15c
Not exceeding 60.00
18c
Not exceeding 80.00
20c
Not exceeding
100.00
22c
Registry
Domestic mail matter prepaid at the first-class rate of postage, may be reg- istered against loss, rifling or damage upon payment of the following fees :
REGISTRY
Indemnity
Fee
Up to
$5. $0.20
$ 5.01 to
50.
.25
50.01 to 75
.35
75.01 to 100
40
100.01 to 200.
.55
200.01 to 300.
65
300.01 to 400 .80
400.01 to 500
.95
500.01 to 600
1.05
600.01 to 700
1.15
700.01 to 800
1,20
800.01 to 900
1.25
900.01 to 1000
1.35
When declared value of registered matter exceeds limit of indemnity pre- scribed for the fee paid, a surcharge is collectible. The local post office should be consulted for full particu- lars.
Collect - on - delivery mail sealed against postal inspection and bearing postage at the first-class rate may also be registered. The fees on registered C. O. D. mail range from 40 cents to $1.40, according to amount to be col- lected up to $200, or amount of in- demnity desired not exceeding $1,000. Consult postmaster for particulars.
COLLECT-ON-DELIVERY (Third and Fourth Class Mail)
Amount C. O. D. charges or amount insurance desired C.O.D. fee
From $0.01 to $2.50 .15c
From $2.51 to $5 20c
From $5.01 to $25 30c
From $25.01 to $50 40c
From $50.01 to $100 50c
From $100.01 to $150 .55c
From $150.01 to $200 60c
No C. O. D. Service to Canal Zone.
INSURANCE
Amount of Insurance Insurance fee
From $0.01 to $5. 3c
From $5.01 to $25 .10c
From $25.01 to $50 .15c
From $50.01 to $200 25c
Fee for return receipt, 4 cents extra. Limit for Canal Zone is $200.
AIDS TO PROPER MAILING
Write name and address plainly and completely.
Place name and address of sender on all matter.
Prepay postage fully on all letters and parcels.
Always address mail for city deliv- ery to street and number and request correspondents to do likewise.
Use designation North or South, East or West when it is a proper part of the address and save delay in delivery.
Insure valuable parcels except those containing small articles of consider- able value which should be registered.
Wrap parcel post carefully in heavy paper and tie knots securely.
You will often gain a day's time in delivery by depositing mail as soon as it is ready.
Use Postal Unit numbers on mail addressed to cities where Unit Num- bers are required.
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POPULATION OF U. S. CITIES OF 25,000 OR MORE IN 1940 (as per final figures of the 1940 U. S. Census Report)
Alabama
Anniston
25,523 267,583
Anderson
41,572
Joplin
37,144
Portland
Salem
305.394 30,908
Pennsylvania
Aliquippa
27,023
Allentown
96,904
Altoona
80.214
Bethlehem
58,490
Arizona
Phoenix
65,414
Tucson
36,818
Arkansas
Fort Smith
36,584
Little Rock
88,039
New Albany
25,414
Texarkana
11,821
Richmond 35,147
South Bend
101,268
Terre Haute
62,693
New Jersey
Alameda
36,256
Alhambra
38,935
Bakersfield
29,252
Berkeley
85,547
Clinton
26,270
Beverly Hills
26,823
Burbank
34,337
Davenport
66.039
Fresno
60,685
Des Moines
159,819
Glendale
82,582
Huntington Park
28,648
Inglewood
30,114
Long Beach
164,271
Los Angeles
1,504,277
Oakland
302,163
Pasadena
81.864
Riverside
34,696
Sacramento
105.958
Kansas City
121,458
San Diego
203.341
Wichita
114,966
Kentucky
Ashland
29.537
Covington
62,018
Lexington
49,304
Louisville
319.077
Newport
30,631
Owensboro
30,245
Paducah
33,765
Colorado
Colorado Springs 36,789
Denver
322.412
Pueblo
52,162
Connecticut
Bridgeport 147,121
Bristol
30,167
Hartford
166,267
Meriden
39,494
Middletown
26.495
New Britain
68,685
New Haven
160,605
New London
30,456
Norwalk
39,849
Stamford 47,938
Torrington
26,988
Waterbury
99,314
Delaware
Wilmington
112,504
District of Columbia
Washington
663,091
Florida
Jacksonville
173,065
Miami
172,172
Miami Beach 28,012
Orlando
36,736
Pensacola
37,449
St. Petersburg 60,812
Tampa
108,391
West Palm Beach
33,693
Georgia
Atlanta
302.288
Augusta
65,919
Columbus
53.280
Springfield
149,554
Macon
57.865
Taunton
37,395
Rome
26,282
Waltham
40,020
Savannah
95.996
Worcester
193,694
Michigan
Idaho
Boise City
26,130
Battle Creek
43,453
Bay City
47,956
Dearborn
63.584
Alton
31,255
Aurora
47.170
Belleville
28,405
Hamtramck
49,839
Bloomington
32,868
Jackson
49,656
Mansfield
37,154
Appleton
28.436
Beloit
25,365
Eau Claire
30,745
Fond du Lac.
27.209
Green Bay
46.235
Kenosha
48.765
Evanston
65,389
Saginaw
82,794
Wyandotte
30,618
Maywood
26,648
Moline
34.608
Duluth
101,065
Minneapolis
492,370
Rochester
26.312
St. Paul
287,736
Rockford
84,637
Rock Island
42,775
Mississippi
Muskogee
Oklahoma City
204,424
Territory of Hawaii
Waukegan
34,241
Meridian
35,481
Tulsa
142,157 Honolulu
179,358
East Chicago
54,637
Gadsden
36,975
Elkhart
33.434
Mobile
78,720
Evansville
97,062
Montgomery
78,084
Tuscaloosa
27,493
Gary
Hammond
70,184
Monlana
Butte
37,081
Chester
59,285
Easton
33,589
Erie
116.955
Lincoln
81,984
Hazelton
38.009
Omaha
223,844
Johnstown
66,668
Lancaster
61,345
Lebanon
27,206
Manchester
77,685
Mckeesport
55,355
New Castle
47.638
Norristown
38,181
Philadelphia
1,931.334
Bayonne
79,198
Belleville
28,167
Bloomfield
41,623
Camden
117,536
Clifton
48,827
Wilkes-Barre
86,236
Wilkinsburg
29.853
Williamsport
44.355
York
56.712
Rhode Island
Central Falls
25,248
Cranston
47,085
Newport
30.532
Pawtucket
75,797
Providence
253,504
Warwick
28.757
Woonsocket
49,303
South Carolina
Charleston 71,275
Columbia
62,396
Greenville
34,734
Spartanburg
32,249
Sioux Falls
40,832
Tennessee
Albuquerque
35,449
New York
Albany
130,577
Amsterdam
33,329
Auburn
35,753
Binghamton
78.309
Buffalo
575,901
Elmira
45,105
Jamestown
42,638
87,930
Beaumont
59.061
Corpus Christi
57,301
Dallas
294,734
El Paso
96,810
Fort Worth
177,662
Galveston
60,862
Houston
384,514
Laredo
39,274
Lubbock
31,853
Port Arthur
46,140
San Angelo
25,802
San Antonio
253,854
Rochester 324,975
Tyler
28,279
Waco
55,982
Wichita Falls
45,112
Troy 70.304
Utica
100,518
Ogden
43.688
Salt Lake City
149,934
White Plains 40,327
Yonkers
142,598
Vermont
27,686
North Carolina
Asheville
51.310
Charlotte
100,899
Durham
60,195
Danville
32,749
Greensboro
59,319
Lynchburg
44,541
Newport News
37.067
Raleigh
46,897
Norfolk
144,332
Petersburg
30.631
Portsmouth
50,745
Richmond
193,042
Roanoke
69,287
Washington
Bellingham
29,314
Everett
30,224
Akron
244,791
Canton
108.401
Cincinnati
455.610
Tacoma
109.408
Yakima
27,221
Cleveland
Heights
54,992
Columbus
306,087
Dayton
210.718
Charleston
67,914
Clarksburg
30,579
Huntington
78,836
Parkersburg
30,103
Berwyn
48,451
Highland Park
50.810
Chicago
3,396,808
Cicero
64,712
Lansing
78.753
Decatur
59,305
Pontiac
66.626
Elgin
38,333
Royal Oak
25,087
Galesburg
Springfield
70.662
Madison
67.447
Joliet
42,365
Steubenville·
37,651
Milwaukee
587.472
Oshkosh
39.089
Racine
67,195
Sheboygan
40,638
Superior
35.136
Wausau
27.268
Enid
28,081
West Allis
36,364
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