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Comprehensive Plan Introductory Element Historic Population The historic population of Indian River County from 1930 to the present is shown in Table 1.1. This table also provides the numerical and percentage increase of population for each period. The data indicate that Indian River County has experienced significant growth since its formation in 1925. Overall, the county experienced a more than 20 fold population increase between 1930 and 2009. With a population of 6,724 in 1930, the county grew to more than 141,475 people in 2009, a growth rate of approximately 3.93% per year. That growth, however, was not constant over the time period. In the early years of the county, 1920 to 1950, Indian River County's population increased at an average rate of approximately 2.88% per year. The population did, however, nearly double from 6,724 persons to 11,872 persons during that time. In the fifties, the County experienced rapid growth, doubling from 11,872 in 1950 to 25,309 in 1960. During that time, the population increased 113%, an annual rate of 7.86%. County growth slowed considerably in the 1960's, to an annual rate of 3.58%. Despite a growth rate half that of the previous 10 years, the population experienced a sizable increase of 10,683 persons over that ten year period. Community Development Department Indian River County