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• Population and Households Population Elk River is located in the second fastest growing County in the State of Minnesota according to the 2000 Census. The City has experienced extensive population growth over the past twenty years. During the 1980's, the City increased its population by 4,358 persons for a 64.2% increase. This growth trend continued in the 1990s when the City increased its population from 11,143 to 16,447, an increase of 47.6%. It is anticipated that the City will continue to have strong growth trends over the next five years due to its proximity to major highways and the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. In addition, the City also provides numerous commercial and industrial opportunities for employment. Between 2000 and 2005 it is projected that the City will grow by 15.8%, an increase of 2,597 persons. The entire study area, which includes the City of Elk River and portions of Dayton and Otsego, has also experienced strong population growth. Between 1990 and 2000 the study area increased by 7,273 persons, an increase of 46.5%. For the next five years this area will increase by just over 15%, with the addition of 3,501 persons. Population by race data produced for the 2000 Census illustrate increases in minority populations in the community. Each race segment has increased over the past ten years. Minorities comprised an increasing percentage of the total population with the White alone segment • declining from 98.6% in 1990 to 96.4% in 2000 resulting in a more diversified community. Population Growth Elk River Study Area 1980-2005 30,000 T —_ _ -.,.-- 2525,000 ,000 -' , . ` , Y..: 1 ' 20,000 • 1 15,000 --.—Elk"�Ri�r 10,000 . 1 * . . _ 1 ---0--4- 5,000 � .._ , � 0 1980 1990 2000 2005 •