| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 4,393 |
| 1958 | 4,570* |
| 1961 | 5,229 |
| 1966 | 5,356 |
| 1971 | 5,595 |
| 1976 | 4,974 |
| 1981 | 4,860 |
| 1986 | 4,916 |
| 1991 | 5,047 |
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