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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 |
964 |
14.3% |
842 |
12.5% |
946 |
12.7% |
| Under 18 Male |
1,056 |
15.6% |
911 |
13.5% |
1,075 |
14.4% |
| Under 18 Total |
2,020 |
29.9% |
1,830 |
27.1% |
2,021 |
27.1% |
| 18-64 Female |
1,969 |
29.1% |
1,840 |
27.2% |
2,230 |
29.9% |
18-64
Male |
2,323 |
34.4% |
2,538 |
37.5% |
2,186 |
29.4% |
| 18-64 Total |
4,292 |
63.5% |
4,378 |
64.8% |
4,416 |
59.3% |
| 65 & older Female |
225 |
3.3% |
356 |
5.3% |
585 |
7.9% |
| 65 & older Male |
221 |
3.3% |
274 |
4.1% |
426 |
5.7% |
| 65 & older Total |
446 |
6.6% |
630 |
9.3% |
1,011 |
13.6% |
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