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Town of Swiss Comprehensive Plan _.. <br /> town and the county. Figure 1.1 charts both the historical population as well as the projected <br /> population for the Town to year 2020. It is anticipated that population gains will be greater with <br /> continued development and growth of tribal developments and continued population growth on <br /> tribal lands. <br /> Table 1.2 Population Projections 2005—2025 <br /> Year Town of Swiss Burnett County <br /> 2005 859 16,375 <br /> 2010 897 16,993 <br /> 2015 921 17,329 <br /> 2020 931 17,415 _ <br /> 2025 934 17,390 <br /> Absolute Change 2005-2025 75 1,015 <br /> Source:Wisconsin Department of Administration,Demographic Service Center <br /> Figure 1.1: Town of Swiss <br /> Population: 1950-2000, Population Projections: 2010-2020 — <br /> 1,000 --- -- - ---— ------ —- — -�._..— ----- ---- <br /> _� - --- <br /> 800 <br /> -------- Projected <br /> 0 700 — --- ---- - ------ - - - .. <br /> 0 600 — - - ..__ .--- -- --- - - ----------- <br /> a � — <br /> 500 <br /> 400 - ---------------- -— -- <br /> 300 <br /> 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 <br /> Years <br /> Sources: U.S.Census Bureau;WI Dept.of Administration, Demographic Services Center — <br /> Important to understand is that while the population is projected to increase moderately, the <br /> average household size is expected to decrease. This trend is important because it means more — <br /> housing units will be needed in the town to support the overall population. <br /> Factors for the overall increase in population may include the conversion of seasonal residences <br /> into permanent residences-, attractiveness of the area's natural resources; local public <br /> infrastructure developments; and the overall ability of the town to provide a quality of life that is <br /> comfortable with access to goods, services, and economic activities to satisfy its current `— <br /> population and attract new people. <br /> Issues & Opportunities 1-2 <br />