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oft Aibb. .milm& Adm. <br /> Future Population Projections <br /> Between 2012-2014,the City of San Marcos was ranked <br /> as the#1 fastest growing city in the U.S.Along with this <br /> rapid growth came an increased interest in residential <br /> and commercial property development. It also spurred <br /> a renewed focus on improving the character and <br /> tourism potential of the San Marcos region. <br /> According to projections in the San Marcos <br /> Comprehensive Plan,the population of San Marcos <br /> will reach 66,909 people by 2020 and 79,819 people <br /> by 2030. By 2040,the City should have a population of <br /> over 95,221 people. <br /> Based on this potential for such continued rapid <br /> growth, it is important that the City continue to monitor <br /> the evolving demands of parks, recreation, and open <br /> space needs. <br /> Educational Attainment <br /> Approximately 32 percent of San Marcos residents hold <br /> a bachelor's degree or higher,which is slightly higher <br /> than the national average(30%).The percentage of <br /> residents with a high school education or higher is 86.4 <br /> percent,just under the national average of 87 percent. <br /> Figure 2.3,San Marcos Educational Attainment <br /> 0 0 0 <br /> i 0 0 0 <br /> High school or higher Bachelors <br /> 86.4% degree or <br /> higher <br /> 32.0% <br /> Source:U.S.Census Bureau,2012-2016 American Community Survey <br /> 5-Year Estimates <br /> 18 City of San Marcos, Texas I San Marcos Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan <br />