The numbers can be a bit misleading, remember they are for city, not metro. Like stated before, if SA sees an increase population, it will be more than likely be in SA proper. Houston shows only 284K for 2000-2009, but actually, Houston metro grew by over 1 million in that same period.
Either way, we still grew alot. Reasons? Toyota, expansions in Westover Hills, new employers moving in, high birthrate, cheap housing, good retirement location, expanding military, general increase in need for services, education, medical, etc.
Is SA looking good? Well, as I opened the
online SA business journal, two of the stories are about expansion and growth. SWBC looks to hire 65, and Gore Design Completions is looking to hire 150 to 200 more; I'd say thats a start.