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Education levels and the proportion
of white to blue collar workers are nearly average, though the median household income is
significantly below the national average. More than half of these people rent, and median
property value is above average. Higher than average percentages of these individuals are
divorced. |
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Faith involvement and belief in God are well below the
national average. Above average numbers believe that the U.S. must open its doors to all
people. Relatively few consider the changing racial/ethnic face of America a threat. |
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Religious affiliations highest above the national average
are Orthodox, Eastern Religions, Presbyterian/Reformed and Jehovah’s Witness. |
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The primary concerns of this group are Affordable Housing,
Companionship, Racial/Ethic Prejudice, Neighborhood Gangs, Educational Objectives and
Abusive Relationships. Contributions to religious organizations, educational institutions
and charities rank somewhat below average. |
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Asked to identify programs and characteristics they would
prefer in a church, these households are more likely to indicate Divorce Recovery
Programs, Spiritual Retreats, Sports/Camping, Cultural Programs, Intellectual Worship and
Focus on Personal Spiritual Development. |
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