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C o m m u n i t y I n d i c a t o r s f o r t h e T w i n P o r t s R e g i o n
| Demographics... |
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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.
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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%.
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By Age
SOURCE: U.S. Census for the year specified (1980, 1990, 2000)
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1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
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Population |
% of Total Population |
Population |
% of Total Population |
Population |
% of Total Population |
| Under 18 Female |
6,222 |
14.0% |
5,214 |
12.5% |
4,932 |
11.4% |
| Under 18 Male |
6,239 |
14.0% |
5,467 |
13.1% |
5,270 |
12.2% |
| Under 18 Total |
12,461 |
28.1% |
10,681 |
25.6% |
10,202 |
23.6% |
| 18-64 Female |
12,898 |
29.0% |
12,160 |
29.1% |
13,299 |
30.7% |
18-64
Male |
12,959 |
29.2% |
13,674 |
32.7% |
13,495 |
31.2% |
| 18-64 Total |
25,857 |
58.2% |
25,834 |
61.9% |
26,794 |
61.9% |
| 65 & older Female |
3,748 |
8.4% |
4,097 |
9.8% |
3,724 |
8.6% |
| 65 & older Male |
2,610 |
5.9% |
2,710 |
6.5% |
2,567 |
5.9% |
| 65 & older Total |
6,358 |
14.3% |
6,807 |
16.3% |
6,291 |
14.5% |
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