HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976 06-30 Communities continue population growth THE REVIEW Communities continue population growth
Figures released by the Metropolitan has increased from 3,481 to 6,877,or 97 avoid the unneeded extension of roads, decline of 3,272, or three tenths of a
Council last week show that Ramsey and percent since 1970. sewers,and other public facilities at the percent.
Washington County communities are still Roseville's population climbed slightly, urban fringe,and to focus our energies Dakota County had the greatest growth
experiencing population growth. from 34,438 to 36,362. and resources on making developed with an increase 44,090 people, or 31
According to the figures: Since 1970 the population of the Twin portions of the region better places to live percent.Washington County was the third
—North St. Paul's 1976 population is Cities metro area has grown by 113,039,or and work,"he added. fast growing county with an increase of
estimated at 12,751, an increase of 801 six percent,according to Metro Council Six of the metropolitan counties con- 21,858 people or 26 percent.
since 1970. figures. tined to experience population growth. Ramsey County, while still ex-
While that growth is sizeable it signifies Only Hennepin County experienced a periencing population growth, had the
—Maplewood has increased by 2,551 a drastic slow down since the 1960 to 1970 slowest growth rate at one percent or an
citizens since 1970 and now has an period when the region grew by 22 per- increase of 5,198 people.
estimated 27,774 residents, cent. According to the Metro Council, both
—Oakdale's population is up by 3,408 "The figures clearly show the name of the Hennepin and Ramsey County figures
since 1970 to a total of 11,226. the game now is not rapid population are dramatically influenced by sizable
—Lake Elmo's 1976 population is growth and development," said Oliver population losses in the central cities.
estimated at 4,783,an increase of 1,241 Byrum, director of comprehensive Minneapolis dropped from a 1970
since 1970. planning for the council. population of 434,400 to 397,421 this year or
Among all Ramsey county com- "The rate of population increase in the eight percent.St.Paul went from a 1970
munities,Little Canada was the second region has slowed significantly, which population of 309,866 to a 1976 estimated
fast growing municipality.Its population means it is more important than ever to population of 291,304 ora six percent loss.