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With a good balance between urban
and rural populations,
the distribution of individuals across age ranges in this segment mirrors the national
pattern. Median household income and education levels, however, are well below the
national average. One in five of these households has earnings below the poverty level. |
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Strong faith involvement and belief in God are well above
average in this segment, as is the belief that the changing racial/ethnic face of America
is a threat to our national heritage. |
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Religious affiliations highest above average are Holiness
(ranks number two of all the segments), Pentecostal (ranks number three),
Non-Denominational and Baptist. This segment is number one for expressing no preference,
but an interest in developing one. |
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The primary concerns of this group are Childcare (ranks
number one), Finding Spiritual Teaching (ranks number two), Abusive Relationships, Finding
a Good Church, Affordable Housing and Parenting Skills. The segment ranks significantly
below average in contributions to religious organizations, educational institutions and
charities. It ranks first in preferring to decide things together with a leader. |
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Asked to identify programs and characteristics they would
prefer in a church, these households are more likely to indicate Marriage Enrichment
Opportunities (ranks number two of all segments), Parent Training Programs, Care for the
Terminally Ill and Daycare Services. |
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