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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 |
29,304 |
13.2% |
23,456 |
11.8% |
21,563 |
10.8% |
| Under 18 Male |
30,851 |
13.9% |
24,865 |
12.5% |
23,266 |
11.6% |
| Under 18 Total |
60,155 |
27.1% |
48,321 |
24.4% |
44,829 |
22.4% |
| 18-64 Female |
66,150 |
29.8% |
61,241 |
30.9% |
61,176 |
30.5% |
18-64
Male |
65,880 |
29.6% |
58,212 |
29.4% |
62,249 |
31.0% |
| 18-64 Total |
132,030 |
59.4% |
119,453 |
60.3% |
123,425 |
61.6% |
| 65 & older Female |
17,719 |
8.0% |
20,109 |
10.1% |
19,160 |
9.6% |
| 65 & older Male |
12,307 |
5.5% |
13,358 |
6.7% |
13,114 |
6.5% |
| 65 & older Total |
30,026 |
13.5% |
33,467 |
16.9% |
32,274 |
16.1% |
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