Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 04/10/2014

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City of Ramsey 2030 Comprehensive Plan Appendix A: Community Background This population growth is expected to continue. Population forecasts for 2010 through 2030 show that population in Ramsey will continue to increase significantly, as the 2030 population is projected to be more than double the 2005 population. The rate of growth is expected to slow down by 2030, as much of the city's land will have been developed and the population ages. Table 3-3 outlines the historical household growth of the community and the County and like Table 3-1, includes a 2005 estimate and forecasts for 2010, 2020, 2030 as determined by the Metropolitan Council. Table 3-5 Household History and Forecasts Actual Estimate Forecasts* 1970 1980 1990 2000 2005 2010 2020 2030 Ramsey 647 2,660 3,620 5,906 7,198 10,900 16,200 16,500 increase x 311.13% 36.09% 63.15% 21.88% 51.43% 48.62% 1.85% Anoka 39,668 60,716 82,437 106,428 117,409 135,670 157,760 168,690 Co. increase x 53.06% 35.77% 29.10% 10.32% 15.55% 16.28% 6.93% Household growth, like population growth, grew rapidly in the 1970s though 1990s. As Table 3-5 demonstrates, household growth in Ramsey occurred at a faster pace than household growth in Anoka County as a whole. This growth is expected to continue through 2030, although more recent projections have been made that are somewhat lower, based on the City's land use plan. These are detailed later in this Plan. As with population growth, household growth will slow by 2030 as the city reaches a fully developed stage. Anoka County's growth will occur at a faster rate between 2030 due to additional land areas beyond the City of Ramsey available for development. City of Ramsey 2030 Comprehensive Plan Appendix A-8