Tiffin Comprehensive Plan – Updated 2018

Profile and Analysis Population Trends of Similar Sized Cities City 1990 2000 Change (%) 2010 Change (%) County Robins 875 1,806 106.4% 3,142 74.0% Linn Ely 517 1,149 122.2% 1,776 54.6% Linn Fairfax 780 889 14.0% 2,123 138.8% Linn Walford 303 1,224 304.0% 1,463 19.5% Linn Atkins 637 977 53.4% 1,670 70.9% Benton Tiffin 460 975 112.0% 1,947 99.7% Johnson Source: U.S. Census The one constant between most cities in the region experiencing substantial growth is the link to the Cedar Rapids or Iowa City metro areas. Tiffin’s link to Iowa City should position the community for continued future expansion. Population Projections As stated before, population projections can be used to plan for the appropriate level of services for future development. When used cautiously, population projections provide an estimate of future growth barring any unforeseen significant change in the economic or social composition of the community. With a sound population projection, a city can plan for infrastructure capacities, housing needs, and future land use requirements. City of Tiffin 2018 City of Tiffin, Comprehensive Comprehensive Plan Plan 16