Politics & Government
2010 Census Data Reveals Population Growth and Diversity in Twinsburg
The city's population increased to 18,795 people and became more diverse as minority populations grew and the number of white residents decreased slightly
Despite some economic turbulence toward the end of the decade, the population of Twinsburg has grown since the 2000 Census.
In 2010 Twinsburg had a total of 18,795 residents, an increase of nearly 10 percent above the 2000 population.
A trend that is seen in other Northeast Ohio communities along with Twinsburg is the substantial growth in diversity.While the number of white people living in the city is down slightly, 34 people, other races have seen a significant increase.
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The black population in Twinsburg went from 1,484 10 years ago to 2,527, an increase of 70 percent.
The biggest difference is seen in the Asian community. Over the past decade the city has seen a population spike of 115 percent.
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The Census, held every 10 years, is designed to guide the reconfiguration of the nation's legislative districts, and will determine which areas of the country and state will gain representation in the halls of Congress – and who will lose influence.
CENSUS 2010
Twinsburg
Summit CountyOhio Total: 18,795 541,781 11,536,504 Population of one race: 18,439 530,242 11,298,739 White alone 14,749 436,487 9,539,437 Black or African American alone 2,527 78,120 1,407,681 American Indian and Alaska Native alone 18 1,015 25,292 Asian alone 1,080 11,885 192,233 Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 0 133 4,066 Some Other Race alone 65 2,602 130,030 Two or More Races: 356 11,539 237,765 Hispanic or Latino (cultural designation, may be any race) 227 8,660 354,674 Age 18 or older (eligible to vote) 14,028 418,206 8,805,753
CENSUS 2000
TwinsburgSummit County
Ohio Total: 17,006 542,899 11,353,140 Population of one race: 16,843 535,361 11,195,255 White alone 14,783 453,336 9,645,453 Black or African American alone 1,484 71,608 1,301,307 American Indian and Alaska Native alone 19 1,086 24,486 Asian alone 502 7,641 132,633 Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 2 100 2,749 Some other race alone 53 1,590 88,627 Population of two or more races: 163 7,538 157,885 Hispanic or Latino (cultural designation, may be any race) 176 4,781 217,123 Age 18 or over (eligible to vote) 12,462 406,913 8,464,801
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