Population Distribution by Age: Utilizing census information for the Primary and Secondary Service Area, the following comparisons are possible.
Table F – 2024 Primary Service Area Age Distribution (ESRI estimates)
| Ages | Population | % of Total | Nat. Population | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-5 | 2,907 | 5.4% | +5.5% | -0.1% |
| 6-17 | 6,825 | 12.9% | +15.5% | -2.6% |
| 18-24 | 4,518 | 8.5% | +9.5% | -1.0% |
| 25-44 | 13,019 | 24.2% | +26.8% | -2.6% |
| 45-54 | 6,290 | 11.7% | +12.1% | -0.4% |
| 55-64 | 7,299 | 13.6% | +12.3% | +1.3% |
| 65-74 | 7,175 | 13.4% | +10.4% | +3.0% |
| 75+ | 5,638 | 10.4% | +7.7% | +2.7% |
Population: 2024 census estimates in the different age groups in the Primary Service Area. % of Total: Percentage of the Primary Service Area population in the age group. National Population: Percentage of the national population in the age group. Difference: Percentage difference between the Primary Service Area population and the national population.
Chart F – 2024 Primary Service Area Age Group Distribution
The demographic makeup of the Primary Service Area, when compared to the characteristics of the national population, indicates that there are some differences with a smaller population in the age groups 0-5, 6-17, 18-24, 25-44, and 45-54 age groups. The greatest positive variance is in the 65-74 age group with +3.0%, while the greatest negative variance is in the 6-17 and 25-44 age groups with -2.6%.
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