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D 11 ler\ T IT <br /> 2.8 POPULATION <br /> DESCRIPTION AND ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN DEMOGRAPHICS <br /> Population is one of the most factors affecting <br /> pattern of development thoug hout the Countyopationotonly <br /> persons, but also to their <br /> refers to the absolute number of p r <br /> population <br /> composition and distribution. Changes in the local pop <br /> picture has immediate significance for efforts aimed <br /> population determining <br /> the future of the County. An examination of pop <br /> illustrate the direction and magnitude of change underway in Orange <br /> County. <br /> Past and Present Trends <br /> In recent years North Carolina, like other <br /> u <br /> he <br /> r <br /> region states,, <br /> h as experienced a reversal of historic long-term patterns <br /> out-migration to one of in-migration. is currently <br /> experiencing the locational benefits of this migr ation pattern. The <br /> County is located in the more rapidly expanding area of North <br /> Carolina known as the Piedmont Crescent. More signficantly, Orange <br /> attraction,otheeResearrch Triangle Park. of great <br /> The six-county region known as the Triangle has evolved during the <br /> 1980's into one of the nation's fastest-growing regions. The <br /> Triangle area is currently the 'region in8t�.e state, <br /> and has increased in population <br /> contrast, the state of North Carolina has seen a 9.0% increeaase in <br /> the same time frame, and the United States has grown <br /> Orange County, as part of this region, has experienced a dramatic <br /> increase in population aution the almostfew <br /> doubled indecades.sizetfrom 426970 <br /> and 1980 the County's p p ula <br /> persons in 1960 to 77,055 persons in 1980. The addition of 34,085 <br /> persons reflects the relative locational advantages and <br /> attractiveness of Orange County in the development of the region. <br /> The 198O's have seen an even greater increase in persons calling <br /> pero Chavey Since most populous8county. <br /> persons have made County <br /> Although the absolute numbers are important, an examination of the <br /> distribution of the growth in population over time will illustrate <br /> the significance of this growth for the County. The average annual <br /> growth rate (ASR) for Orange Theudecadesoremained e 60'sewsa�kanlR of <br /> during while period 0's1960-1980.d ever so slightly to 2.96% per annum. <br /> 2.97%, while the 70's slipped Leaps in construction of dwelling units <br /> rin tea min_1980's h der, <br /> have indicated that the County is now g g <br /> 'Source: 1950 Census. Department of Commerce Bureau of Census ** <br /> SMSAJ Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area. <br /> 1 <br />