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The key here indicates the number of persons living in the given census tract.  It is not scaled by area.
The key here indicates the number of persons living in the given census tract.  It is not scaled by area.
[[File:1981_dots.png]]
The dot map shown above displays one dot for every resident, placed randomly within the census tract of their dwelling.


===Elderly Population===
===Elderly Population===
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==Characteristics of the 1981 Census==
==Characteristics of the 1981 Census==


The 1981 Census reveals an aging population which has spread mostly to the outskirts of the city, leaving the center to storefronts and touristsWhile a more detailed analysis goes beyond the scope of the census and enters the realm of sociological research, it is not inappropriate to say that the maps of the city suggest a departure - particularly of the young - from a city overwhelmed by tourism.
The 1981 Census shows a relatively healthy city, one without significant clustering of any particular populationAt this stage, Venice is fairly uniform across its census tracts, without wild variation or excessively large clusters of activity or dormancy.


===Population===
===Population===


Unsurprisingly, the center of Venice - particularly near the [[Piazza San Marco]], a popular tourist destination which is very [[Piazza_San_Marco#Flood_Problems|vulnerable to floods]] - is sparsely populated, having been taken up by commercial locations of varying sorts.  Of note is an area of moderate population density in northern [[Cannaregio]], which may be attractive due to its proximity to the [http://www.ulss12.ve.it/sediOspedaliere.aspx?idP=4 Ospedale SS. Giovanni e Paolo], a large hospital. Additionally, the spatious northwestern corner of Venice is well-populated, possibly because it is out of the way of many typical tourist attractions.
Each census tract seems to be very similar to its neighbors, with no sharp borders resulting in dramatic population differences in geographically similar areas.  While the [[Piazza San Marco]] has fewer residents than the surrounding areas, the drop-off does not appear terribly sharp.  While there are more sparsely populated regions near the docks, this is not surprising, as the maritime activity which has busied Venice for centuries dominates large portions of the available land.


===Elderly Population===
===Elderly Population===


While the population of Venice is sparse, it has a surprisingly high proportion of elderly citizens, with the elderly population of many census tracts - even in the center of the city - exceeding 20%.  In fact, the proportion of elderly persons in the population is more evenly distributed than the actual population, indicating that the management of care of the elderly is an issue which is relevant to all of Venice, not just certain localities.
Similarly to its overall population, the elderly population of Venice does not seem to be concentrated around a particular area.  The island of Giudecca seems to be younger than the rest of the city, perhaps because elderly residents are more motivated to plan to avoid the hassle of having to wait for a boat every time they want to get to the rest of Venice.  Additionally, some areas which are distant from the center of the city - once again, the docks, as well as some census tracts in the east - are younger than the rest.  It appears that this is simply the continuation of a pattern previously observed in [[Census 1981]].
 
==See Also==
*[[Census tracts]]
*[[Census Trends]]
 
==External Links==
*http://www.istat.it/en/
 
==Bibliography==
*Italy.  Istituto nazionale di statistica.  "ISTAT". 1981 (data collection).


Once again, northern [[Cannaregio]] pops up as an area of significance. While in terms of population alone, it is remarkable but not astounding, it is a large area with an incredible density of senior citizens - in fact, they make up the majority of inhabitiants in that area.  This seems to support the theory mentioned above that the [http://www.ulss12.ve.it/sediOspedaliere.aspx?idP=4 Ospedale] is a significant draw for locals, as the disproportionately large population of elderly Venetians is the demographic group most in need of nearby health services.
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Latest revision as of 05:00, 21 January 2014

This images are graphical representations of the population density of the city of Venice in the year 1981, broken down by census tract, as carried out by the ISTAT, or Istituto nazionale di statistica (in English: Italian National Institute of Statistics).

Census by Tract

The census is broken down into over one thousand subdivisions, each of which is a distinct geographical area below. Statistics are kept with the census tract at the smallest unit of measure, and as a result, the graphics below show these discrete chunks, coloring each one according to the appropriate statistical range.

Population

Population by Census Tract

The key here indicates the number of persons living in the given census tract. It is not scaled by area.

The dot map shown above displays one dot for every resident, placed randomly within the census tract of their dwelling.

Elderly Population

Percent Elderly by Census Tract

The key here indicates the proportion of persons living in the given census tract who are elderly (65+ years).

Characteristics of the 1981 Census

The 1981 Census shows a relatively healthy city, one without significant clustering of any particular population. At this stage, Venice is fairly uniform across its census tracts, without wild variation or excessively large clusters of activity or dormancy.

Population

Each census tract seems to be very similar to its neighbors, with no sharp borders resulting in dramatic population differences in geographically similar areas. While the Piazza San Marco has fewer residents than the surrounding areas, the drop-off does not appear terribly sharp. While there are more sparsely populated regions near the docks, this is not surprising, as the maritime activity which has busied Venice for centuries dominates large portions of the available land.

Elderly Population

Similarly to its overall population, the elderly population of Venice does not seem to be concentrated around a particular area. The island of Giudecca seems to be younger than the rest of the city, perhaps because elderly residents are more motivated to plan to avoid the hassle of having to wait for a boat every time they want to get to the rest of Venice. Additionally, some areas which are distant from the center of the city - once again, the docks, as well as some census tracts in the east - are younger than the rest. It appears that this is simply the continuation of a pattern previously observed in Census 1981.

See Also

External Links

Bibliography

  • Italy. Istituto nazionale di statistica. "ISTAT". 1981 (data collection).