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Demographics <br />Aging Population <br />Since the 1991 report there have been some significant changes in the demographics of the <br />population of Roseville according to census data. <br />While the largest population group is the 20 to 44 age group, Roseville has an aging population. <br />The median age is 41, the fourth highest among Metro area municipalities with more than 10,000 <br />in population. Twenty percent ofRoseville's population is over the age of 65 (30% over age 55). <br />Roseville has the second highest percentage of people age 65+ among metro municipalities with <br />more than 10,000 in population. Roseville had nearly four times the percentage growth in resi- <br />dents overage 75 as Ramsey County and Metro areas (see chart below). <br />In 1990, the <br />median age was <br />37.4 and there <br />were more <br />residents in the <br />25 to 34 year <br />old family <br />forming years. <br />Roseville's <br />population over <br />the age of 65 <br />was 16.8 %. <br />Since 1990 <br />Roseville <br />paralleled the <br />Metro area m <br />losing popula- <br />tion in those 5 <br />and under and it <br />the 20 trough <br />34 age group. <br />Age Breakdown 1990 -2000 <br />00 <br />40 <br />z0 <br />00 <br />M <br />-20 <br />u -4 0 <br />-0 0 <br /><5 5 -9 10 -14 15 -19 2024 2534 3544 4554 5564 6574 75- <br />Age Group 0 Posey IIle <br />saace Cenws 1999, 2500 Age Ramsey County <br />As Roseville residents age they remain living in their own homes. Roseville has the 5`h highest <br />proportion of householders age 65 or older (13.86 %). The senior population is also mostly <br />female. Sixty -one percent of Roseville residents over age 65 are women. <br />Roseville has traditionally recognized the needs of elderly residents. Garbage and recycling <br />haulers are required to offer walk up service. Many of the garbage companies do charge extra for <br />this. The City of Roseville offers a senior discount on water bills to those receiving retirement or <br />disability benefits. In March 2002 there were 2,575 accounts that received the discount out of <br />9,963 total residential accounts or 25.8 %. The Parke and Recreation Department offers classes <br />and activities targeted to seniors. The Police Department offers a free program to check on <br />seniors called `°R U Okr' <br />19 <br />