Results of the census carried out this year are published today - and show a disturbing picture for some parts of the Island.
The number of citizens has topped 80,000 for the first time.
But while the population of Douglas has risen by a thousand - the trend is not reflected in Ramsey where there's been a small drop.
Beth Espey has more:
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