This is the 2740th most frequent Russian word.
жителей
"Жителей" means "inhabitants" or "residents" in English.
Here, 'жителей' is used to denote the individuals inhabiting the town.
В этом маленьком городе всего двести жителей.
In this small town, there are only two hundred residents.
The word 'жителей' is part of a possessive ('местные жители') referring to the people living in the area.
Местные жители приветствуют туристов с теплом и гостеприимством.
The local residents welcome tourists with warmth and hospitality.
'Жителей' here signifies a population count or group of people living in a specific place.