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Comprehensive Plan <br />Year <br />1930 <br />1940 <br />1950 <br />1960 <br />1970 <br />1980 <br />1990 <br />2000 <br />2004 <br />Introductory Element <br />TABLE 1.1 <br />HISTORIC POPULATION 1930 - 2004, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY <br />Population <br />25,309 <br />35,992 <br />59,896 <br />90,208 <br />126,796 <br />Numerical Increase <br />22,739 <br />Increase <br />Annual growth rates reflect the result of compounding. For example, a population with a 5% annual growth <br />rate will double in approximately 14 years <br />Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census University of Florida, Bureau of Economic <br />and Business Research <br />In the seventies, the County's population increased by over 23,000 persons, an average annual rate of <br />5.23%. <br />During the 1980-1990 timeframe, the growth rate of the County slowed to approximately 4.86% per <br />year; however, the numerical increase was the largest recorded. The growth rate slowed further <br />during the 1990-2004 timeframe to approximately 4.05%. <br />Both the State and the Treasure Coast Region have also experienced rapid population growth. Table <br />1.2 provides the population of Indian River County, the Treasure Coast Region and Florida since <br />1960. During this period, the county and region have grown five times in size, with the region <br />slightly outpacing the county. Both areas grew faster than the state, which tripled. <br />Community Development Department Indian River County <br />Supplement # ; Ordinance 2005- <br />7 <br />