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Population Growth byAge Group: 2000 <br />Source: Minnesota State Demographer <br />3.30% <br />® Under 18 <br />019 -39 <br />0 40 -59 <br />❑ 60 -64 <br />o 65 -69 <br />❑ 70 -79 <br />®80+ <br />As illustrated above, the City of Little Canada's largest age group in 1990 was the labor force <br />(ages 19 -39), representing 34.8 percent of the population. In 2000 this age group (ages 19 -39) <br />was again the City's largest, accounting for 32 percent of the total population. It is expected that <br />the retired age group will become the fastest growing segment of the population in the coming <br />decade. Changes in the demographics of the City and surrounding area in that regard will have <br />significant planning implications for the future. <br />Employment <br />The following tables display employment growth, occupations and travel time to work for the <br />City's working population, or those over age 25. Employment growth estimates and forecasts <br />were determined by the Metropolitan Council. Travel time and occupation data is taken from the <br />1990 and 2000 Census, as well as the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic <br />Development. <br />Employment Growth <br />2000 to 2030 <br />2000 <br />2010 <br />2020 <br />2030 <br />% Change <br />'00-'30 <br />Little Canada <br />5,960 <br />7,000 <br />7,550 <br />7,950 <br />33.3% <br />Ramsey County <br />333,305 <br />372,630 <br />405,030 <br />430,090 <br />29.0% <br />Source: Metropolitan Council <br />3 <br />