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City of Superior Profile Section 3: City of Superior Profile CITY OF SUPERIOR PROFILE Overview The City of Superior, the county seat of Douglas County, is located in the northwest portion of Wisconsin on the western shore of Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area. The City is bounded primarily by three Lake Superior bays; Allouez Bay, Superior Bay and St. Louis Bay. In addition, the City is bordered by the St. Louis River with its many inlets and bays, the Nemadji River, Pokegama River and numerous smaller continuous and intermittent streams. The City is approximately 48 square miles. Map 3.1: Hazard Mitigation Planning Area (City Boundary) 3-1 City of Superior Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Section 3: City of Superior Profile Population & Demographics The City of Superior is home to 27,244 residents, according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau. The population density is 738 persons per square mile and is depicted in Map 3.2. Map 3.2: City of Superior Population Density by Census Block Government Center Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2010 Table 3.1 City of Superior Census Population, 2010 Census Special Needs Population Total Population Elderly Individuals below (65 & over) poverty level City of Superior 27,244 3,665 (13%) TBD Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2010 Population estimates from 1950 to 2010 and population projections from 2015 to 2040 are listed in Figure 3.1, as provided by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Demographic Service Center. Between 1950 and 1990, the City of Superior lost nearly 22% of its population. However, the population has remained relatively stable over the last 25 years and is projected to remain stable. 3-2 City of Superior Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Section 3: City of Superior Profile Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Wisconsin Demographic Services Center Figure 3.1 City of Superior Population Estimates (1950-2013) and Projections (2015-2040). Ethnicity In the 1970s, hazard research was driven by new interest in demographic variations and focused on racial, ethnic and socioeconomic differences in disaster responses. Research shows that minorities are less involved in pre-disaster preparation and are more vulnerable to disasters. According to the 2010 Census, ethnic makeup of the City of Superior shows over 90% of the population listed their race as white and nearly 98% as born in the United States. Racial estimates for 2009-2013 indicate an increase in White, Black/African American, and Asian citizens. Table 3.2 City of Superior Estimated Ethnic and Racial Composition 2010 2009-2013 Estimates Numerical Ethnicity (27,244 total) (27,053 total) Change White 24,928 (91.5%) 25,037 +109 Black/ African American 391 (1.4%) 453 +62 American Indian/ Alaskan Native 702 (2.6%) 479 -223 Asian 316 (1.2%) 370 +54 Other 70 (0.2%) 24 -46 Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2010 Data Set 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 3-3 City of Superior Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Section 3: City of Superior Profile Age Table 3.3 depicts the 2010 U.S. Census population by age group and the 2009-2013 age group estimates. The age group with the estimated largest increase is the 60 to 64-year span. Table 3.3 City of Superior Age of Population in 2010 & 2009-2013 Estimates 2010 Census Percent of 2009-2013 City of Superior Percent of Population Population Estimates Population (27,244 total) (27,053) Under 5 years 1,763 6.5 5.7 5 to 9 years 1,559 5.7 5.3 10 to 14 years 1,559 5.7 6.1 15 to 19 years 1,902 7.0 7.2 20 to 24 years 2,664 9.8 8.8 25 to 29 years 2,268 8.3 7.5 30 to 34 years 1,779 6.5 7.5 35 to 39 years 1,514 5.6 5.7 40 to 44 years 1,532 5.6 5.5 45 to 49 years 1,868 6.9 6.7 50 to 54 years 1,936 7.1 7.3 55 to 59 years 1,796 6.6 7.2 60 to 64 years 1,439 5.3 6.2 65 to 69 years 1,000 3.7 4.2 70 to 74 years 775 2.8 2.8 75 to 79 years 652 2.4 2.0 80 to 84 years 577 2.1 1.9 85 years & over 661 2.4 2.4 Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2010 & Data Set 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates In 2010, the median age for persons living in Superior was 35.4 years with 21.3% of the population under 18 and 13.5% 65 and older. The percent of persons 65 and older is greater than the state of Wisconsin average of 13.7% and the U.S. average of 13.0%. The elderly are more apt to lack the physical and economic resources necessary to respond to a disaster. Education Public schools in the City of Superior include the following: Bryant Elementary, Cooper Elementary, Great Lakes Elementary, Lake Superior Elementary, Northern Lights Elementary, Superior Middle School and Superior Senior High School. Cathedral School (K-8) is a private Catholic school, and Maranatha Academy is a private Christian school. The City is also home to the University of Wisconsin-Superior and Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College. Table 3.4 depicts the level of education in the City. 3-4 City of Superior Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Section 3: City of Superior Profile Table 3.4 City of Superior Level of Education Percent with High School Percent with Bachelor’s Diploma or higher Degree or higher City of Superior 92.5 22.4 Source: 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Housing and Household Income According to the 2010 U.S. Census, there were 11,670 households in the City of Superior. Of these, 26.1% had inhabitants under the age of 18 years and 37.2% of the total number of households was comprised of married couples. Non-family households comprised 43.9% of the total and 23.2% were households with individuals 65 years and over. In 2010, the average household size was 2.23, while the average family size was 2.84. Table 3.4and Figure 3.2 show the number of households in 2010 and projected number of households based on Census estimates. Source: Wisconsin Demographic Service Center Figure 3.2. City of Superior Household Estimates (2010 – 2040) Low income people can be more vulnerable to natural disasters, due to factors such as type of residence, building construction and social exclusion. Additionally, people with low incomes tend to live in inadequately maintained housing. Manufactured or modular homes are more likely to be damaged by high winds or a flood than other types of 3-5 City of Superior Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Section 3: City of Superior Profile housing. Table 3.5 profiles housing structures in the City. Table 3.6 shows income levels in the City of Superior from the 2010 U.S. Census. Table 3.7 depicts poverty status. Table 3.5 City of Superior Housing Structures Units in Structure Estimate (Total Housing Units: 12,792) 1-unit, detached 7,757 1-unit, attached 211 2 units 1,331 3 or 4 units 901 5 to 9 units 814 10 to 19 units 587 20 to 49 units 372 50 or more units 465 Mobile home 354 Boat, RV, van, etc. 0 Source: 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Table 3.6 City of Superior Household Income Levels Household Income Level Estimate Percent (11,964 households) Less than $10,000 1,072 9.0 $10,000 to $14,999 1,052 8.8 $15,000 to $24,999 1,525 12.7 $25,000 to $34,999 1,667 13.9 $35,000 to $49,999 1,878 15.7 $50,000 to $74,999 1,978 16.5 $75,000 to $99,999 1,228 10.3 $100,000 to $149,999 1,023 8.6 $150,000 to $199,999 359 3.0 $200,000 or more 182 1.5 Median household income $40,108 Number of households with earnings 9,122 72.2 Mean household earnings $56,066 Number of households with Social Security income 3,494 29.2 Mean Social Security income $16,695 Number of households with Supplemental Security 649 5.4 Income Mean Supplemental Security Income $9,029 Number of households with public assistance income 247 2.1 Mean public assistance income $1,684 Number of households with retirement income 1,922 16.1 Mean retirement income $20,207 Source: 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Survey 3-6 City of Superior Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Section 3: City of Superior Profile Table 3.7 City of Superior Number of Individuals & Families in Poverty Status Percent below Poverty Status Estimate poverty level Number of Families 6,600 16.0 with related children under 18 years old 3,317 24.9 Number of Householder worked 4,984 14.0 Householder worked full-time, year-round 3,163 4.1 Number of Householder 65 years and over 1,006 3.8 Number of Families - Supplemental Security Income and/or public 429 35.2 assistance income Social security income 1,625 6.3 Mean income deficit for families $7,862 Source: 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5- Disabled Population People with disabilities are among the most vulnerable when disaster strikes. The severity of disabilities along with other factors such as age, ethnicity or economic status can all contribute to making the disabled population difficult to characterize.
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