Our Past

1971: Census shows growth in all towns

Compiled by Erin M. Gentz
Posted 1/6/21

Jan. 6, 1971: Nearly all of the communities in the North Scott area reported a growth in population, according to 1970 census records. Eldridge emerged as one of the fastest growing towns in Eldridge, with a population increase of 163.3 percent over 1960.

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