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Elk Elk River Comp ehensive Plan <br />River <br />Key Demographic Trends <br />In addition to knowing how many people live and will likely live in Elk River, understanding <br />the key characteristics of the people, such as their age, education and employment status <br />can aid the City in planning for and providing necessary and desired services for all of its <br />residents. <br />Age Composition <br />The population of Elk River is growing older as the median age is increasing from 28.2 in <br />1970 to 34.4 in 2010. The rate of median age change in the community has slowed, with <br />the rates from 1990 -2010 changing by one percent or less each year. In 2010 the 35 -44 <br />age category was the largest in Elk River, and the second largest between ages 25 -34. This <br />reflects a trend of younger households in the community, which will desire quality housing, <br />schools, recreational opportunities, and public services. Over the next 30 to 40 years this <br />age group will be aging and consequently requiring require senior housing options to remain <br />in the community. Alternatively, older populations may move out of the community leaving <br />housing stock open for younger families to move in. Either scenario the City of Elk River will <br />need to assess the community amenities and infrastructure to accommodate specific needs <br />of major demographic shifts. <br />Chart 4 -4: Age Composition <br />4,000 <br />3,500 <br />3,000 <br />c <br />2,500 <br />2,000 <br />0 <br />1,500 <br />a <br />1,000 <br />500 <br />10 to <br />15 to <br />20 to 25 to <br />35 to <br />45 to <br />65 to <br />75 and <br />Under <br />5 to 9 <br />55 -64 <br />5 <br />14 <br />19 <br />24 <br />34 <br />44 <br />54 <br />74 <br />over <br />■ 1980 <br />608 <br />683 <br />660 <br />708 <br />509 <br />1,150 <br />927 <br />596 <br />385 <br />270 <br />289 <br />■ 1990 <br />1,032 <br />1,080 <br />977 <br />875 <br />759 <br />2,149 <br />1,816 <br />1,086 <br />559 <br />404 <br />406 <br />■ 2000 <br />1,375 <br />1,436 <br />1,476 <br />1,297 <br />957 <br />21461 <br />3,117 <br />1,963 <br />1,049 <br />663 <br />653 <br />■ 2010 <br />2,140 <br />1,937 <br />1,739 <br />1,377 <br />1,381 <br />3,125 <br />3,755 <br />2,991 <br />2,263 <br />1,357 <br />725 <br />Source: U.S. Census Comparison Profile <br />Chapter 4: Community Context / 25 <br />