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CHAPTER 5 HOUSING 102 <br /> • The aging of New Brighton's population is also reflected in local school enrollment <br /> trends (Figure 12). A small decline in kindergarten enrollment is projected into the 1990's, <br /> with a slight increase in elementary and junior high enrollment. The most drastic change is <br /> the projected loss of enrollment at Irondale High School in the period 1986 to 1992. A 23% <br /> reduction in enrollment is projected. These figures would seem to identify the presence of a <br /> small baby boom exiting the school system in the 1990's. <br /> INCOME DISTRIBUTION <br /> While the Metropolitan Council projects substantial increases in employment, more than <br /> what may actually occur given the land use proposals in this plan, New Brighton will remain <br /> predominately a residential community. Most residents work in major employment centers <br /> near the City or in the central cities. <br /> The average family income in 1970 was $14,266 compared to the 1980 average family <br /> income of $31,610. (See Figures 13 and 14). The average family income in New Brighton <br /> in 1984 was estimated at $35,578. This compares to an average family income for the Twin <br /> City Metropolitan area of$32,297 in 1984. <br />