Demographics
| Census | Population |
|---|---|
| 1871 | 1,600 |
| 1901 | 1,258 |
| 1911 | 1,318 |
| 1921 | 1,357 |
| 1931 | 1,228 |
| 1941 | 1,541 |
| 1951 | 2,712 |
| 1961 | 2,108 |
| 1971 | 12,552 |
| 1981 | 12,186 |
| 1991 | 12,945 |
| 2001 | 13,839 |
| 2006 | 14,587 |
| 2011 | 15,400 |
Only 15% of the population is under 14 years of age. Those over 65 years of age number 22.6% and constitute a fast-growing population. The town has seen growth of almost 1% yearly, partially due to a large number of retirees moving to the town.
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