House District 55B
Data Provided by the U.S. Census Bureau, State Legislative District Summary Files - Census of Population and Housing - 2000

Subject Number Percent
1. Population Basics
    Universe: Total Population
Total Persons (Sample Est) 36,867
Unweighted Sample Count of Persons 4,771
Total Persons (100% Count) 36,776
Pct Persons Sampled 13
Urban Population 36,867 100.2
in Urbanized Areas 36,867 100.2
in Urban Clusters 0 0.0
Rural Population 0 0.0
Persons on Farms 0 0.0
Persons Per Sq Mile 2,119
Area in Sq Miles 17.4
2. Age
    Universe: Total Population
Under 5 2,834 7.7
Age 5 to 9 3,052 8.3
10 to 14 2,871 7.8
15 to 17 1,587 4.3
18 to 19 834 2.3
20 to 24 1,849 5.0
25 to 34 5,360 14.6
35 to 44 7,076 19.2
45 to 54 5,180 14.1
55 to 59 1,752 4.8
60 to 64 1,160 3.2
65 to 74 1,881 5.1
75 to 84 1,178 3.2
Over 85 253 0.7
Under 18 10,069 27.4
Over 18 26,055 70.8
18 to 64 23,211 63.1
Over 21 25,012 68.0
Over 62 3,963 10.8
Over 65 3,312 9.0
3. Race and Hispanic
    Universe: Total Population
White alone 33,580 91.3
Black alone 1,012 2.8
Amer Indian Alaska Native alone 117 0.3
Asian alone 943 2.6
Hawaiian and Other Pac Islander alone 0 0.0
Other Race alone 345 0.9
Two or More Races 870 2.4
Hispanic 1,013 2.8
White Alone Not Hispanic 33,065 89.9
Minority Pop 3,802 10.3
4. Relationship of Persons in Households
    Universe: Persons in Households
Persons in Households 36,721 99.9
Householder 14,296 38.9
Spouse 8,111 22.1
Child of Householder 12,028 32.8
Other Relative 1,038 2.8
NonRelative 344 0.9
5. Households by Type
    Universe: Households
Total Households 14,296
  Families 9,964 69.7
    Married Couples 8,082 56.5
      Married Couples w/ Children < 18 4,150 29.0
Other Relative 1,038 2.8
  Single Parent Families 1,221 8.5
    Single Mothers 985 6.9
    Single Fathers 236 1.7
  Other Families 661 4.6
Non-Family HHs 4,332 30.3
  Persons Living Alone 3,594 25.1
6. Marital Status
    Universe: Persons Over 15
Over 15 Years of Age 28,110 76.4
  Never Married 7,279 25.9
  Now Married Not Separated 16,623 59.1
  Separated 259 0.9
Widowed 1,078 3.8
  Divorced 2,871 10.2
7. Language Spoken at Home
    Universe: Persons Over 5
Over 5 Years of Age 34,033 92.5
  Speak English Only 31,934 93.8
  Speak Eng less than very well 532 1.6
  Do Not Speak English 34 0.1
8. Foreign Born Persons
    Universe: Foreign Born Persons
Foreign Born exc native 1,214 3.3
Naturalized US Citizen 637 1.7
Not a Citizen 577 1.6
Foreign Born Entered US in 1990 or Later 493 1.3
Born in Europe 217 17.9
Born in Asia 687 56.6
Born in Latin America 130 10.7
Born in Mexico 59 4.9
Born somewhere else 180 14.8
9. Residence in 1995
    Universe: Persons Over 5
Lived in Same House 5 Yrs Ago 20,067 59.1
Lived in Same County 5 Yrs Ago 24,749 72.9
Lived in Same State 5 Yrs Ago 31,525 92.9
10. Place of Work
    Universe: Workers over 16
Workers 16 and Over 20,302
  Work in County of Residence 6,556 32.3
  Workers Living in a Place 20,302 100.0
    Work in Place of Residence 2,356 11.6
11. Commuting
    Universe: Workers over 16
Drive Alone to Work 17,354 85.5
Carpool 1,693 8.3
Public Transportation or Taxi to Work 437 2.2
Cycle or Walk to Work 204 1.0
Work at Home 494 2.4
Mean Travel Time to Work 22.7
12. School Enrollment
    Universe: Persons Over 3
Over 3 Yrs of Age 35,321 96.0
  Enrolled in Grades K-12 7,520 21.3
    Enrolled in Private Schools K-12 983 13.1
  Enrolled in College 1,915 5.4
13. Educational Attainment
      Universe: Households
Over 25 Years of Age 23,840 64.8
  Less Than 9th Grade 417 1.7
  9th thru 12th grade, No Diploma 543 2.3
  High School Grad or GED 7,213 30.3
  Did Not Attend College 8,826 37.0
  Some College, no degree 8,837 37.1
  Bachelors 4,517 18.9
  Masters 1,167 4.9
  Prof School Degree or PhD 493 2.1
  Graduate or Professional Degree 1,660 7.0
14. Veteran and Armed Force Status
       Universe: Persons Over 18
Over 18 Yrs of Age 26,523 72.1
  Currently in Armed Forces 40 0.2
  Civilian Population > 18 26,483 99.8
  Veteran 3,348 12.6
15. Disability
      Universe: Civilian Non-Institutionalized Persons
Civilian Non-Inst-Pop Over 5 33,993
  Persons w/1 or more Disabilities 4,329 12.7
Civilian Non-Inst Pop Over 65 3,312
  Persons Over 65 With a Disability 1,518 45.8
Civilian Non-Inst Pop 16-64 24,231
  Persons 16-64 with a Work Disability 1,821 7.5
 
Subject Number Percent
16. Employment Status
      Universe: Persons over 16
Over 16 Yrs of Age 27,583 75.0
  Civilian Labor Force 20,981 76.1
    Unemployed Persons 499 2.4
    Civ. Labor Force 10,648 38.6
  Over 16 Not in Labor Force 233 0.8
Married Couples Who Both Work 6,562 27.1
Married Couples, One Worker 6,037 24.9
17. Work Force by Industry
      Universe: Employed Civilian Labor Force
Employed Persons in CLF 20,482 97.6
  Employed in Manufacturing 3,553 17.3
  Employed in Retail Trade 2,141 10.5
  Employed in Education 1,378 6.7
  Employed in Health Care and Social Assistance 2,323 11.3
  Employed in Other Industries 11,087 54.1
Unemployed Persons in CLF 499 2.4
18. Work Force By Occupation
      Universe: Employed Persons in CLF
Management, professionals, & related occupations 7,333 35.8
Service occupations 2,741 13.4
Sales and Office occupations 6,537 31.9
Farming, Fishing and Forestry occupations 13 0.1
Construction, extractions & maintenance occupations 1,479 7.2
Production, Transportation + material moving occupations 2,379 11.6
19. Household Income in 1999
      Universe: Households
Total Households 14,296
  Less Than $10,000 478 3.3
  $10,000 to $14,999 414 2.9
  $15,000 to $24,999 1,330 9.3
  $25,000 to $34,999 1,413 9.9
  $35,000 to $49,999 2,412 16.9
  $50,000 to $74,999 3,567 25.0
  $75,000 to $99,999 2,500 17.5
  $100,000 to $149,999 1,683 11.8
  $150,000 to $199,999 335 2.3
  $200,000 or more 164 1.1
Median HH Income $56,745
Average Household Income $63,913.39
HHs W Income < $200,000 14,132 98.9
  Avg HH Income of HHs < $200k $61,134.72
Avg HH Income of HHs $200k or more $303,353.06
20. Income Percentages by Source
      Universe: Households
Aggregate Income in 1999 $913,705,792
Pct Wage or Salary Income 83.6
Pct Soc Security Income 3.9
Pct SSI Income 0.2
Pct Public Assistance Income 0.1
Pct Retirement Income 3.7
21. Other Income Measures
      Universe: Families or Persons
Median Family Income $67,718
Average Family Income $73,475.96
Per Capita Income $24,911
Males 16+ with Earnings in 1999 10,991
  Avg Earnings of Males with Earnings $44,176.88
Females 16+ with Earnings in 1999 11,387
Avg Earnings of Females with Earnings $26,991.81
22. Poverty
      Universe: Persons for whom poverty status is determined
Persons for whom poverty status is determined 36,764 100.0
  Poor Persons 1,375 3.7
  Persons below 50% of poverty level 622 1.7
  Persons below 185% of poverty level 3,869 10.5
  Persons Between 100 and 200% of poverty level 3,324 9.0
    Mean Poverty Ratio 2.8
Poor Persons in Families 880
Families Below Poverty 281
Non Family Households Below Poverty 279
23. Miscellaneous Population
      Universe: Total Population
Female 19,025 51.7
Group Quarters Population 146 0.4
Institutionalized Population 0 0.0
Grandparents Caring for Own Grandchildren 228 0.6
24. Housing Unit Basics
      Universe: Total Housing Units
Total Housing Units 14,513
Unweighted Sample HU Count 1,882
Total Housing Units (100% Count) 14,501
Est Occupied Housing Units (100% Count) 14,269.2
Est Vacant Housing Units (100% Count) 223.1
Pct of Occupied HUs in Sample 13
Pct of Vacant HUs in Sample 12.1
  Urban Housing Units 14,513 100.0
  Rural Housing Units 0 0.0
  Occupied Housing Units 14,291 98.5
    Owner occupied units 11,616 81.3
    Renter occupied units 2,675 18.7
  Vacant Housing Units 222 1.5
25. Selected Housing Characteristics
      Universe: Occupied Housing Units
With 1.5+ persons per room 84 0.6
Lacking complete plumbing facilities 23 0.2
Lacking telephone service 62 0.4
No vehicles available 656 4.6
Average Household Size 2.6
Moved in last 5 Yrs 6,647 46.5
Median Year Moved In 1994
26. Units in Structures
      Universe: Housing Units
Single Family Units 11,343 78.2
2 to 4 units 310 2.1
5 to 19 units 614 4.2
In Buildings with 20+ Units 1,772 12.2
Mobile Homes 468 3.2
Boat, RV, Van, etc. 6 0.0
27. Age of Structure
      Universe: Housing Units
Units < 5 Yrs Old 1,862 12.8
Units > 50 Yrs Old 866 6.0
Units Built Before 1940 433 3.0
Average Age of Units 21.6
28. Gross Rents
      Universe: Specified Renter Occupied Units
Units Paying Cash Rent 2,628 98.9
    Cash Rent < $300 205 7.8
    Rent $300 to $599 766 29.1
    Rent $600 to $999 1,457 55.4
    Rent $1,000 or more 200 7.6
    Median Gross Rent $664
    Average Gross Rent $677
  No Cash Rent 30 1.1
29. Housing Values
      Universe: Specified Owner Occupied Housing Units
House Value < $50,000 26 0.3
Value $50,000 to $99,999 1,805 17.5
Value $100,000 to $149,999 4,471 43.3
Value $150,000 to $199,999 2,810 27.2
Value $200,000 to $299,999 1,001 9.7
Value $300,000 to $499,999 189 1.8
Value $500,000 to $999,999 6 0.1
Value $1 million or more 8 0.1
Median House Value $138,500
Average House Value $147,779.91

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