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Comprehensive Plan Introductory Element <br />Characteristics of the Population <br />This section examines the current socioeconomic characteristics of the population. Since the <br />decennial U.S. Census is the traditional and most reliable source of these data, much of the data are <br />1990 figures. Where more current and reliable data are available, they have been included. Also, <br />comparisons between the county, the region, and the state are presented. <br />Age <br />The data in tables 1.6 and 1.7 show the numerical and percentage breakdown of the County's <br />population by age. All age groups increased in size in each 10 year census period, except fro the 20- <br />34 year old age group. Despite the fact that nearly all age groups increased in size, there are <br />differences which can be observed. The most notable is the oldest age group, 65+; this group nearly <br />doubled in each period, resulting in a 99 fold increase. By contrast, the two youngest groups <br />combined (ages 19 and under) have increased by a factor of only 9. <br />Year <br />1930 <br />1940 <br />1950 <br />1960 <br />1970 <br />1980 <br />1990 <br />2000 <br />5 & Under <br />729 <br />766 <br />1,323 <br />3,837 <br />TABLE 1.6 <br />AGE OF POPULATION <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY <br />6-19 <br />2,535 <br />9,861 <br />20 - 34 <br />1,711 <br />11,578 <br />20,392 <br />Source: U.S. Bureau of Census, Census of Population <br />Community Development Department <br />Supplement #_; Ordinance 2005- <br />11 <br />35-64 <br />11,578 <br />20,392 <br />30,322 <br />65+ <br />334 <br />616 <br />3,529 <br />24,592 <br />32,972 <br />Total <br />25,309 <br />35,992 <br />59,896 <br />90,208 <br />Indian River County <br />