Population Distribution Comparison by Age: Utilizing census information from the Primary and Secondary Service Area, the following comparisons are possible.
Table H – 2024 Primary Service Area Population Estimates (U.S. Census Information and ESRI)
| Ages | 2020 Census | 2024 Projection | 2029 Projection | Percent Change | Percent Change Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5 | 2,958 | 2,907 | 2,791 | -5.6% | +1.3% |
| 6-17 | 7,495 | 6,825 | 6,273 | -16.3% | -7.5% |
| 18-24 | 4,647 | 4,518 | 4,024 | -13.4% | +0.7% |
| 25-44 | 12,388 | 13,019 | 13,199 | +6.5% | +6.7% |
| 45-54 | 6,745 | 6,290 | 6,160 | -8.7% | +2.8% |
| 55-64 | 8,037 | 7,299 | 6,554 | -18.5% | -8.7% |
| 65-74 | 6,827 | 7,175 | 7,154 | +4.8% | +14.8% |
| 75+ | 4,976 | 5,638 | 6,779 | +36.2% | +39.7% |
Chart H – Primary Service Area Population Growth
Table-H illustrates the growth or decline in age group numbers from the 2020 census until the year 2029. It is projected that age categories 25-44, 65-74 and 75+ will see an increase in population. The population of the United States is aging, and it is not unusual to find negative growth numbers in the younger age groups and significant net gains in the 45 plus age groupings in communities which are relatively stable in their population numbers.
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