Managua's population has grown rapidly in the past half century, as rural residents have migrated there seeking a better life and safety from violence in the countryside. From a population of 109,352 in 1950, Managua reached 662,000 by 1980. By 1993 it had reached 1,600,666 people, more than one-third of Nicaragua's population. According to some projections, the population could exceed 2 million by the start of the 21st century. The city's inhabitants are largely mestizo, of mixed Native American and European ancestry. However, there is a significant white minority, mostly descendants of early Spanish settlers or later European and North American immigrants.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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