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| Population |
1990 |
1998 Est |
% Change |
|
Lake |
8,583 |
10,475 |
22.0 |
|
Mason |
25,537 |
27,950 |
9.4 |
|
Mecosta |
37,308 |
40,006 |
7.2 |
|
Newaygo |
38,206 |
45,784 |
19.8 |
|
Osceola |
20,146 |
22,106 |
9.7 |
|
West Central MWA |
129,780 |
146,321 |
12.7 |
| Michigan |
|
|
5.6 |
| United States |
|
|
8.7 |
(Source, PY2000) - Annual Planning Information Report
The area is growing at a much faster rate than the state as a whole. The fastest growth rates are being experienced in Lake, where due to the relatively small population, smaller numbers make a larger percentage, and Newaygo, the largest county.
The following chart shows that the population is growing faster than census estimates. The 1998 estimate listed above, already exceeds the 1996 estimate for the year 2000 on a regional basis and for all counties except Newaygo and Osceola. Given our perception of growth, these projections seem conservative and we anticipate the 2000 census will reflect stronger growth.
|
County |
2000
(1996 est) |
2010 |
2020 |
| Lake |
10,200 |
11,300 |
12,700 |
| Mason |
27,300 |
27,800 |
28,200 |
| Mecosta |
38,400 |
40,000 |
41,400 |
| Newaygo |
46,600 |
53,200 |
61,000 |
| Osceola |
22,400 |
23,600 |
24,700 |
| West Central |
144,900 |
155,900 |
168,000 |
[Above 1996 estimates (Michigan Department of Management & Budget, Office of the State Demographer)]
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Population Characteristics
POPULATION CHANGES BY AGE, SEX, RACE AND COUNTY
WEST CENTRAL MICHIGAN MWA |
| |
1980 Census |
1990 Census |
% Change |
| Total |
124,882 |
129,776 |
3.9 |
| Age:
|
| Under 5 years |
8,934 |
9,381 |
5.0 |
|
5-17 years |
26,155 |
24,933 |
-4.7 |
|
18-20 years |
11,013 |
9,052 |
-17.8 |
|
21-24 years |
9,831 |
8,349 |
-15.1 |
|
25-44 years |
29,085 |
34,670 |
19.2 |
|
45-54 years |
11,255 |
12,727 |
13.1 |
|
55-59 years |
6,328 |
5,923 |
-6.4 |
|
60-64 years |
6,310 |
6,326 |
0.3 |
|
65-74 years |
9,925 |
10,896 |
9.8 |
|
75-84 years |
4,678 |
5,771 |
23.4 |
|
85 years & over |
1,368 |
1,748 |
27.8 |
| Sex
|
|
Male |
62,158 |
64,650 |
4.0 |
|
Female |
62,724 |
65,126 |
3.8 |
| Race/Ethnic
|
|
White |
120,462 |
124,690 |
3.5 |
|
Black |
2,864 |
2,804 |
-2.1 |
|
Native American |
657 |
892 |
35.8 |
|
Asian/Pacific Islander |
293 |
417 |
42.3 |
|
Other |
606 |
973 |
60.6 |
|
Hispanic |
1,392 |
1,959 |
40.7 |
| County
|
|
Lake |
7,711 |
8,583 |
11.3 |
|
Mason |
26,365 |
25,537 |
-3.1 |
|
Mecosta |
36,961 |
37,308 |
0.9 |
|
Newaygo |
34,917 |
38,202 |
9.4 |
|
Osceola |
18,928 |
20,146 |
6.4 |
[ Source: US Bureau of the Census]
|
|
1990 |
1998 |
|
Age 15-19* |
9,666 |
7.4% |
11,950 |
8.2% |
|
20-21 |
5,436 |
4.2% |
10,351 |
7.1% |
|
22-54 |
53,271 |
41.0% |
57,490 |
39.3% |
|
55 + |
30,710 |
23.7% |
34,118 |
23.3% |
|
Male |
64,650 |
73,022 |
|
Female |
65,126 |
73,299 |
* 1990 Census is Ages 16-19
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