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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... |
We
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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Percent Disabled
The data on disability status in the 2000 Census was derived from answers to two questions front the long-form questionnaire. Individuals were classified as having a disability if any of the following three conditions was true: (1) they were five years old or over and had a response of "yes" to a sensory, physical, mental or self-care disability; (2) they were 16
years old or over and had a response of "yes" to going outside the home disability; or (3) they were 16 to 64 years old and had a response of "yes" to an employment disability.
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 |
| Female |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
3,669 |
8.5% |
| Male |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
3,760 |
8.7% |
| Total |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
7,429 |
17.2% |
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