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Demographics... 
We have chosen some of the most basic characteristics: age, gender, perception of race, and disability* status. These basic characteristics are readily available at all levels of government, enhancing the ability to make multiple comparisons across city, county, state and national levels.

 Why are demographic indicators important ?

  Demographics are defined as the physical characteristics of a population. Demographics
  are a tool for describing a population, understanding some basic facts about who makes up   that population as a whole, and how they compare to other populations.

  Hermantown, with a population increase of 19% from 1990 to 2000, is the community in the   Twin Ports with the most rapid population growth. During this same time period, Duluth's   population grew by just 1%, St. Louis County's population increased 1.2% and Proctor's   population decreased by 4.1%. The City of Superior's population increased by just 234   people (0.9%) and the population of Douglas County increased by 3.7%.

By Age

SOURCE: U.S. Census for the year specified (1980, 1990, 2000)

1980  1990 2000
  Under 18 18 to 64 65 & older Under 18 18 to 64 65 & older Under 18 18 to 64 65 & older
  Duluth 24.2% 68.9% 15.4% 22.8% 60.1% 17.1% 21.3% 63.6% 15.1%
  Douglas   County 28.1% 58.2% 14.3% 25.6% 61.9% 16.3% 23.6% 61.9% 14.5%
  Hermantown 29.9% 63.5% 6.6% 27.1% 64.8% 9.3% 27.1% 59.3% 13.6%
  Minnesota 28.7% 59.5% 11.8% 26.7% 60.8% 12.5% 26.2% 61.8% 12.1%
  Proctor 29.6% 57.5% 13.0% 26.6% 57.2% 16.2% 24.0% 60.2% 15.8%
  St. Louis   County 27.1% 59.4% 13.5% 24.4% 60.3% 16.9% 22.4% 61.6% 16.1%
  Superior 25.4% 59.1% 15.6% 24.8% 57.7% 17.5% 22.7% 62.3% 15.0%
  USA   (National) 28.1% 58.2% 11.3% 25.6% 61.9% 12.6% 25.7% 14.9% 12.4%

















 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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