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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 |
571,878 |
14.0% |
569,111 |
13.0% |
626,663 |
12.7% |
| Under 18 Male |
599,930 |
14.7% |
597,672 |
13.7% |
660,231 |
13.4% |
| Under 18 Total |
1,171,808 |
28.7% |
1,166,783 |
26.7% |
1,286,894 |
26.2% |
| 18-64 Female |
1,223,774 |
30.0% |
1,335,470 |
30.5% |
1,509,766 |
30.7% |
18-64
Male |
1,200,824 |
29.5% |
1,325,912 |
30.3% |
1,528,553 |
31.1% |
| 18-64 Total |
2,424,598 |
59.5% |
2,661,382 |
60.8% |
3,038,319 |
61.8% |
| 65 & older Female |
282,492 |
6.9% |
325,335 |
7.4% |
347,419 |
7.1% |
| 65 & older Male |
197,072 |
4.8% |
221,599 |
5.1% |
246,847 |
5.0% |
| 65 & older Total |
479,564 |
11.8% |
546,934 |
12.5% |
594,266 |
12.1% |
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