Tramore Local Area Plan - Waterford County Council

CHAPTER TWODemographics2.1 POPULATION2.1.1 2002 Census PopulationFigures2.1.2 2006 PreliminaryCensus PopulationFigures2.1.3 Population projections2.2 EMPLOYMENT2.3 FUTUREDEVELOPMENTTramore has been identified as a SecondaryService Center in County Waterford. Its manyassets include its expansive coast line, proximityto Waterford City, a major gateway, andaccessibility to good transportation networks. Inorder to realize and capitalize on the fullpotential of these assets it is necessary toprovide for future growth and populations interms of infrastructure services and facilities.The demographic and socio-economic profile ofTramore provides information on the probablefuture requirements for land and services in thePlan area. The analysis of changes in populationratio and structure provides information for theplanning of services and facilities, such aseducation, etc.Age breakdown90008000700060005000400030002000100000-14 15-24 25-44 45-64 65+ totalAge Profile for Tramore as per the 2002Population Census