Common use of Population Clause in Contracts

Population. The current population of the region is estimated at 2,311,198 (1995). The region has experienced a dramatic increase in population since 1970, with a total increase of 44.9% between 1970 and 1980. Population growth has slowed somewhat since 1980, with an increase of 26.8% between 1980 and 1990, or approximately 46,000 new residents annually. Total growth in 1990-1995, however, was only 132,647, or 26,529 annually. POPULATION STATISTICS Annual % Change 1980 1990 1995 80-90 90-95 20000* Hillsborough 646,960 834,054 892,299 2.6% 1.4% 962,229 Manatee 148,445 211,707 232,700 3.6% 1.9% 257,404 Pasco 193,661 281,131 306,401 3.8% 1.7% 340,101 Pinellas 728,531 851,659 879,798 1.6% 0.7% 919,497 District 8 1,717,576 2,178,551 2,311,198 2.4% 1.2% 2,479,231 * Population projections, University of Florida. Population growth during the 1970's was 3.8% on an annual basis. In the period 1980-1990, growth in the area dropped to 2.4% annually, in part due to the overall slowing of migration to the sunbelt. With the slowdown in the economy, growth since 1990 has been only 1.2% per year for the district. Growth is due primarily to net immigration rather than natural growth. Pinellas County has recorded the lowest percentage growth due to the dwindling supply of available land. Hillsborough County is the most populous county in the area and contains the largest city, Tampa. The second most populous county in the area is Pinellas, which is geographically the second smallest county in Florida. This makes Pinellas County the most densely populated county in Florida with over 3,122 residents per square mile. Pasco County exhibited the most dramatic growth since 1980 due to its emergence as a retirement area, and increases in employment opportunities, however, as with other counties, Pasco County growth has slowed considerably. The average age of the population for the region is 39 years, as compared to 36 years for the State of Florida. The average age for the counties are 43 years for Manatee, 33 years for Hillsborough, 48 years for Pasco, and 42 years for Pinellas. The more mature populations in Manatee, Pasco and Pinellas Counties are primarily due to their history as retirement areas. Recent years have shown a slight drop in average age due to the increase in office and manufacturing employment opportunities. This is particularly true of Pinellas County, where the retirement population is being replaced by younger, working age, families.

Population. The current population of the region is estimated at 2,311,198 (1995). The region has experienced a dramatic increase in population since 1970, with a total increase of 44.9% between 1970 and 1980. Population growth has slowed somewhat since 1980, with an increase of 26.8% between 1980 and 1990, or approximately 46,000 new residents annually. Total growth in 1990-1995, however, was only 132,647, or 26,529 annually. POPULATION STATISTICS 1980 1990 1995 Annual % Change 1980 1990 1995 80-90 90-95 200002000* Hillsborough 646,960 834,054 892,299 2.6% 1.4% 962,229 Manatee 148,445 211,707 232,700 3.6% 1.9% 257,404 Pasco 193,661 281,131 306,401 3.8% 1.7% 340,101 Pinellas 728,531 851,659 879,798 1.6% 0.7% 919,497 District 8 1,717,576 2,178,551 2,311,198 2.4% 1.2% 2,479,231 * Population projections, University of Florida. Florida Population growth during the 1970's was 3.8% on an annual basis. In the period 1980-1990, growth in the area dropped to 2.4% annually, in part due to the overall slowing of migration to the sunbelt. With the slowdown in the economy, growth since 1990 has been only 1.2% per year for the district. Growth is due primarily to net immigration rather than natural growth. Pinellas County has recorded the lowest percentage growth due to the dwindling supply of available land. Hillsborough County is the most populous county in the area and contains the largest city, Tampa. The second most populous county in the area is Pinellas, which is geographically the second smallest county in Florida. This makes Pinellas County the most densely populated county in Florida with over 3,122 residents per square mile. Pasco County exhibited the most dramatic growth since 1980 due to its emergence as a retirement area, and increases in employment opportunities, however, as with other counties, Pasco County growth has slowed considerably. The average age of the population for the region is 39 years, as compared to 36 years for the State of Florida. The average age for the counties are 43 years for Manatee, 33 years for Hillsborough, 48 years for Pasco, and 42 years for Pinellas. The more mature populations in Manatee, Pasco and Pinellas Counties are primarily due to their history as retirement areas. Recent years have shown a slight drop in average age due to the increase in office and manufacturing employment opportunities. This is particularly true of Pinellas County, where the retirement population is being replaced by younger, working age, families.