Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_22916979_2 ( census_designated_place VARCHAR, population__2000_census_ VARCHAR )

### Question ###
what is the total number of census designated places with a population of 10581?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(census_designated_place) FROM table_22916979_2 WHERE population__2000_census_ = 10581