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As the senior adult population continues to increase, demographic information becomes even more important to the service planning process. Understanding the needs of senior adults is certainly a major component in meeting service needs but knowing where individuals are residing, how many there are as well as their socio-economic status are also of importance. The following information can be accessed from this page: Census 2000 Data -- CLICK HERE if you need demographic information for individual cities or towns in Southwestern Connecticut. Statistical analysis & tabulated data are available related to the number of senior adults within each age group, the number of minority senior adults as well as their ethnic identity. Data is also available for the number of elderly poor, the number of elderly disabled , & the number of grandparents raising grandchildren. The information is based on the decennial Census 2000 Data. The decennial data is collected once every ten years, but it is collected down to the census tract level ( a neighborhood community with a population of 3000-4000 people).
Current Census Data from the American Community Survey (ACS). This is a new national survey being conducted by the Census Bureau on a yearly basis to provide more up-to-date information. Data is now available at the state, county & metropolitan area levels. However, it is expected that by the year 2010, the American Community Survey will be fully implemented & should be able to provide data down to the census track level (city, town, etc). CLICK HERE to access American Community Survey 2003 Data Profiles for any one of the following areas: The State of Connecticut; Fairfield County; Bridgeport Primary Metropolitan Area; or Norwalk/Stamford Primary Metropolitan Areas. Please keep in mind that a Primary Metropolitan Area refers to the metropolitan area and not just the town/city indicated.
A New Census Bureau Report Issused December 2005 : This report describes the " Dramatic Changes in US Aging". CLICK on the following link : " 65+ in the United States:2005 " to access this comprehensive report (over 200 pages)
Other Demographic Information from the Administration on Aging (AOA) 1. Older American 2006 : Aging-related statistics that describe the historical trends & projections on some well-being indicators for the older American population. 2. Profiles for Older Americans in 2007: Some key statistics on older Americans such as the growth of the 65+ population, housing arrangements, poverty etc.
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