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This segment has concentrations of
individuals age 18 to 29 as well as persons 70 and over. It
is the number one segment for adults over the age of 84, and ranks first in the number of
single-person households and divorcees. Half of these households earn $15,000 or less, and
nearly one-third of the adults do not have a high school diploma. More than a fourth of
the housing occupied by persons in this group dates back to the 1930s. |
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Strong faith involvement are belief in God are below the
national average in this segment, and a higher percentage than the norm believe that the
U.S. must open its doors to all people. Contributions to religious organizations and
educational institutions are below average, while contributions to charities are above. |
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Religious affiliations highest above the national average
are Eastern Religions, Orthodox, New Age, Mormon, Unitarian/Universalist and
Congregational. |
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The primary concerns of this group are Divorce,
Companionship, Affordable Housing, Neighborhood Gangs, Social Injustice and Adequate Food. |
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Asked to identify programs and characteristics they would
prefer in a church, these households are more likely to choose Care for the Terminally Ill
(ranks number one of all the segments), Cultural Programs, Active Retirement Programs,
Music Performed by Others, Somber/Serious Architecture and Traditional/Formal Worship. |
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