Before we begin to explore the population and steets of Lattimer Mines City, it is important to understand what the area is like. The area was once the largest settlement in the world, and had a population of over four hundred people. Now, the population and steets of the city are a reflection of the local economy. This article will explore the demographics of the city, as well as provide additional information.
In 2000, there were 19,379 households, or a total of 13,568 residents. A quarter of those households were family units. Another quarter were non-family units, with the rest consisting of single people or non-family units. And finally, there were 15.0% of households containing senior citizens who lived alone. The average household size was 2.54 people, and a family of three members was 3.3.
The first plants to arrive were coal and smelting mills. In time, other plants, including banks, hotels, boarding houses, and tenant homes, followed. The first immigrants to the city were German, Irish, and Welsh, and later groups included Poles, Ruthenians, and Slovaks. Many settlers also tended vegetable gardens, supplying the town with produce and helping to stretch their paychecks.