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S <br /> on past growth rates either a linear or exponential formula was used to <br /> estimate future population growth. While more sophisticated methods exist, <br /> the relatively simple extrapolation formulas used have been found to be <br /> quite accurate in predicting future population size. An additional advan <br /> tagp was that the calculations could be done in a few hours using a hand- <br /> held calculator. Further details on the methodology used can be found in <br /> Appendix A. <br /> Projections: 1980-2000. <br /> POPULATION. Table 2-60 shows the population projections for Orange County <br /> by Township during the plan period 1980-2000. As can be seen from the <br /> table above, Orange County's population by the year 2000 is projected to <br /> be 140,230 persons, almost a doubling in population during the plan period. <br /> Chapel Hill Township will continue to predominate as the most populous <br /> Township in the County. Hillsborough Township will increase significantly <br /> in recognition of a possibly greater role the Town of Hillsborough will <br /> have in future settlement patterns, Cedar Grove Township will remain stable <br /> and not increase in population during the plan period as the Township most <br /> removed from development pressures. <br /> _ . •te <br /> 59 <br />