Clipper Nov. 28, 2010
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Cenus provides detailed portrait of Davis County residents BY TOM BUSSELBERG Clipper News Editor DAVIS COUNTY — There’s a lot more behind that population count that takes place every decade than most people can probably imagine. And prior to knowing what the “official” population of Bountiful or Layton or Davis County is, the U.S. Census Bureau releases a lot of other data-filled reports. For example, a recent general profile report on Davis County included population breakdowns of various sorts, with July 1, 2009 estimates. The county’s overall population was listed at 300,827 (current estimates are about 307,000). It is the 210th most populous county in the country, by the 2009 estimate. The 2000 official figure was 238,994, with 61,833 added since then, or almost as many as there are residents in Layton. The percentage growth is 25.9 per-
Sheriff-elect names chief staff members BY TOM BUSSELBERG Clipper News Editor FARMINGTON — Sheriff-elect Todd Richardson has announced key staff appointments and his transition team. He will assume duties as the new chief county law enforcement officer in early January. Richardson ran unopposed in the general election earlier this month and replaces Sheriff Bud Cox, who chose not to run for another term. Veteran employees of the Sheriffs Department Brent Peters and Kevin Fielding have been named as Richardson’s chief deputies. “Together, with my chief deputies, we will work our way through the process of making this transition as smooth as possible,” Richardson said in material he provided. His transition team will be led by Rep. Paul Ray, RClinton. In the House, Ray serves as chair of the Health and Human Services committee and as a member of the law enforcement committee. In addition, Ray chairs a national task force dealing with issues of national security and criminal justice. The transition committee also is due to include Sheriff’s Office staff as well as community leaders and “concerned citizens who understand the challenges and issues facing law enforcement and public policy in general,” Richardson said. tbusselberg@davisclipper.com
cent. Characteristics of residents gleaned from the 2009 count include: 8.2 percent of the population is over age 65; there are 102.1 males per 100 females; white-only, 93.8 percent; black only, 1.5, American Indian and Alaska Native, only .06 percent;Asian only, 1.8 percent; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, .04 percent; Hispanic or Latino Original alone, 7.8 percent. Foreignborn population, 200 sample, was 3.8 percent. Births per 1,000 population in 2007 was 21.4; 10.1 in 2000, and 20.5 in 1990. Infant deaths per 1,000 live births in 2007 was 6.3, 5.4 in 2007 and 7.2 in 1990. People of all ages in poverty in 2007 totaled 17,875.The median household income was $67,005 in 2008. By comparison, that figure was $53,726 in 1999 and $35,108 in 1989. Reflective of the growing number of “baby boomers,” the number of Social Security recipients grew from
ACCORDING TO THE 2009 Census, there were 29,045 children ages 5-9 in Davis County and 26,412 children ages 10-14. Photo: Louise R. Shaw 21,923 in 2000 to 30,710 in 2009. The civilian labor force jumped from 86,550 in 1990 to 119,528 in 2000 and 145,041 in 2009. The business community
has grown steadily along with population growth, the Census figures show.There were 2,629 “private nonfarm establishments” in 1990, 4,606 in 2000 and 6,303 in 2008.
Per capita personal income, meanwhile, stood at $31,518 in 2007. The number of children in the county under the age of 5 totaled 31,044 in 2009, at nearly one in 10 resi-
dents; those 5 to 9 totaled 29,045, those 10 to 14, 26,412, and those 15 to 19, 23,268. Those aged 20 to 24 totaled 20,207, while 25 to 29 was a bit higher, at 24,456. The 30 to 34 age bracket had a very similar number, at 24,887, while 35 to 39year-olds totaled 19,062. In the 40 to 44 category, thee were 17,154 as of July 1, 2009, and 18,179 in the 45 to 49 age range. For 50 to 55, there were 17,078, with a far lower number in the 55 to 59 category, at 14,053. The 60-64 age group showed 10,569, while there were 7,658 in the 65 to 69 bracket. There were 5,826 in the 70 to 74 age range, 4,692 in the 75 to 79 age category, and 3,383 in the 80 to 84 age range.There were 2,963 aged 85 and over, or nearly 1 percent of the county’s population. For more information on the U.S. Census, visit http://census.gov. tbusselberg@davisclipper.com
BREAKFAST AND PHOTOS WITH SANTA CLAUS Saturday, December 4th 8:00 -11:00 am Wight House Reception Center 95 North Main, Bountiful $9 Per Person Prices include breakfast and photos with Santa Claus and activities for the children. Tickets can be purchased in advance at any Main Street Merchant for a discounted price of $8 per person. Additional discount of $1 discount for each can of food you bring up to $2 discount per ticket. ALL proceeds are donated to the Bountiful Food Bank. www.bountifulmainstreet.com