Demographic Study

Grimes & Associates provides Demographic Studies to our clients in association with Evan W. Curry, Ph.D. by arrangement with the State Affiliate Office of Census Data Dissemination, Texas Tech University. Dr. Curry provides demographic information for the State of Texas to project growth patterns for West Texas and the entire State.

The following is an overview of key aspects when considering future trends:
- Community Trends
- Community Growth
- Growth Model
- Growth Projections
- Neighborhood
  - Growth Patterns
  - Age Demographics/Analysis
  - Population Analysis
  - Median Income
  - Economy – both Growing and Declining Sectors

Demographic Studies and Schools

Enrollment projections are key in the planning process for any school. However, projecting school enrollments is subject to many variables that can change those apparent trends. National trends often apply to specific geographic areas and need to be carefully analyzed being incorporation into a local study.

The following should be taken into account when reviewing past, current and future enrollments of a school.

The public schools of any community are a reflection of the understanding of the people they serve.
The geography, population trends, socioeconomic status, and work opportunities in a community will influence the type of educational programs to be offered by the schools.

It is for this reason that Grimes & Associates will provide an analysis of the most significant of these factors and develop a unique perspective for the study of your school.