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Plan Report Forecasts Pella Population Growth to 2000
The Pella Comprehensive Plan second phase analyzes population and economy using three methods. Hamilton Perry projects 7,200 in 1974 rising to 10,600 by 2000. employment-based method shows 11,000 by 1980, 13,500 by 2000. housing trends imply continued building and college enrollment rising to 1,500 by 1990. Overall a 12,000 estimate by 2000, with potential to exceed 13,000 if industry and in-migration accelerate.
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U. S. ‘Bureau of the Census
Iowa Employment Security Commission
State Office For Planning and Programming
Central Iowa
Central College