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Comprehensive Plan Introductory Element These analyses indicate that, compared to the 1970-1985 period, the pace of growth in the state, region, and county, for the 1985-2000 period, slowed. The outlook for Indian River County is continued growth, although at a slower pace than experienced in the late 70's and early 80's. While outpacing the state growth rate through 1995, and approximately equaling the state growth rate between 1995 and 2000, Indian River County will continue to grow at a slightly slower pace than the more urban areas of the Treasure Coast. Components of Population Change Population growth is the result of two processes: natural growth and migration. Natural growth consists of births minus deaths. A population with a high proportion of younger persons and/or a high birth rate is likely to have a positive natural growth, whereas a population with a high proportion of older persons and/or a low birth rate is likely to experience a negative natural growth. Migration on the other hand is the movement of people from one location to another. Many factors contribute to the decision to relocate to another area: economic, health, climate, and family, to name a few. Table 1.5 identifies the components of growth in Florida, the Treasure Coast Region, and Indian River County. The table indicates that the proportion of growth due to net migration is high throughout the state, region, and especially the county. Review of historical data indicates that, while migration is declining as a growth factor for the state and region, it is increasing for Indian River County. Indian River County Treasure Coast Florida TABLE 1.5 Components of Population Change 1990 - 2000 # of natural increase -2,554 9,113 of natural increase 0% # of net migration 25,293 349,662 2,596,091 Source: University of Florida, Bureau of Economic and Business Research Community Development Department Supplement #_; Ordinance 2005- 10 %of net migration 100% Indian River County