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In 2006 the Minnesota State Demographer's Office projected a population of 46,638 for the City of Elk River by 2035. While the City anticipates more growth, it is recognized that the City desires to preserve its character and that the utility system has limitations. As such, Elk River anticipates a total population of 34,890 by 2035. The following projections were made using a growth rate of 615 people per year, which is based on the average building permits over the past fifteen years and a household size of three people per household. Population Estimates and Projections Elk River comprehensive Plan Table 4 -B: Forecasted Population Change: 2015 -2035 2015 Change Change Change Change Place 2020 2030 2035 Population 2010 -2015 2010 -2020 2020 -2030 2030 -2035 City of Elk 23,172 1 % 26,600 16% 31,960 20% 34,890 26% River City of 17,498 29% 20,402 50% 25,473 25% 27,673 9% Otsego Big Lake 10,456 42% 11,658 58% 13,806 18% 14,857 8% Township City of Big 13,581 35% 15,686 56% 19,503 24% 21,370 10% La ke Livonia 8,137 37% 9,318 57% 11,454 23% 12,498 9% Township City of 7,380 41% 8,595 64% 10,802 26% 1 1 ,881 10% Zimmerman Sherburne 119,040 35% 134,390 52% 161,990 21% 175,410 8% County State of N/A N/A 5,772,258 9% 6,182,306 7% N/A N!A Minnesota Source: Minnesota State Demographer, WSB and City of Elk River (Building Permit Data and Household Size Projections) 22 / Chapter 4: Community Context