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Comprehensive Plan Introductory Element <br />residential nucleus with a city -type street pattern. In addition to those areas defined above, several <br />others of local importance have also been added. These areas do not meet the criteria for official <br />designation, but have experienced significant development and population growth. All areas are <br />depicted in map form in the Small Area Population section of this analysis. <br />Historic Population <br />The historic population of Indian River County from 1930 to the present is shown in Table 1.1. This <br />chart also provides the numerical and percentage increase of population for each 10 year period. The <br />data indicate that Indian River County has experienced tremendous growth since its formation in <br />1925. <br />Overall, the county's population has experienced a nearly a 19 fold increase, from 6,724 in 1930 to <br />over 126,796 in 2004, a growth rate of approximately 4.05% per year*. This growth has not been <br />constant over the years. In the early years of the county, 1920 to 1950, Indian River County's <br />population increased at an average rate of approximately 2.88% per year. The population did, <br />however, nearly double from 6,724 persons to 11,872 persons during that time. <br />In the fifties, the County experienced rapid growth, doubling from 11,872 in 1950 to 25,309 in 1960. <br />During this time, the population increased 113%, an annual rate of 7.86%. <br />County growth slowed considerably in the 1960's, to an annual rate of 3.58%. Despite a growth rate <br />half that of the previous 10 years, the population experienced a sizable increase of 10,683 persons. <br />Community Development Department Indian River County <br />Supplement #_; Ordinance 2005- <br />6 <br />