The number "12 million" is accurate. All the government does is reduce the size of the geographic area in which they are counting, or guessing the number of illegal aliens.
In 1965 it was "12 million" for the whole country. Now it's "12 million," for LA county. So, don't nitpick, OK?
Are there any more statistical questions?
I think your data is out dated. I live in Santa Ana, Ca and based on how many bean products we send through our store, there is at least that many on Main Street.