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Community demographics

Figures are from a 1999 survey of English-speaking adults conducted by Schulman, Ronca & Bucavalas, Inc. for Gannett, Inc. Percentages may not be generalizable to the community's entire population.

SEX
Male 48%
Female 52%
ADULT AGE
18 - 24 6%
25 - 34 11%
35 - 49 15%
50 - 64 22%
65+ 46%
EDUCATION
HS Grad or Less 23%
Some college/university 33%
College Grad/Post-grad 43%
MARITAL STATUS
Now married 60%
Single 34%
Living with Partner 5%
HH W/KIDS
Households with Children 22%
INCOME
Under $15,000 6%
$15,000 - $24,999 12%
$25,000 - $34,999 13%
$35,000 - $49,999 18%
$50,000 - $74,999 26%
$75,000 or higher 24%
COMMUNITY DIVERSITY
White 88%
Black 2%
Hispanic 8%
EMPLOYMENT
Employed Full-time 48%
A homemaker 8%
Retired 38%
Unemployed/disabled 4%
RESIDENCY
Full Time Residence 77%
Part Time Residence 22%
Newcomers (Less than 3 years) 25%
Own 69%
Rent 27%
House 48%
Condominium 19%
Mobile home 8%
Apartment/Townhouse 22%

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