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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 |
10,951 |
11.8% |
9,516 |
11.1% |
8,885 |
10.2% |
| Under 18 Male |
11,513 |
12.4% |
9,983 |
11.7% |
9,636 |
11.1% |
| Under 18 Total |
22,464 |
24.2% |
19,499 |
22.8% |
18,521 |
21.3% |
| 18-64 Female |
38,027 |
41.0% |
26,406 |
30.9% |
27,797 |
32.0% |
18-64
Male |
25,953 |
28.0% |
24,987 |
29.2% |
27,453 |
31.6% |
| 18-64 Total |
63,980 |
68.9% |
51,393 |
60.1% |
55,250 |
63.6% |
| 65 & older Female |
8,953 |
9.6% |
9,269 |
10.8% |
8,263 |
9.5% |
| 65 & older Male |
5,314 |
5.7% |
5,332 |
6.2% |
4,884 |
5.6% |
| 65 & older Total |
14,267 |
15.4% |
14,601 |
17.0% |
13,147 |
15.1% |
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