Fayette Country, Pennsylvania, Housing Market Analysis - EERE

14,000
12,000
10,000
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
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under 5 years
5 to 9 years
10 to 14 years
15 to 19 years
20 to 24 years
Figure 4-4
Fayette County Population 1990 and 2000
25 to 29 years
30 to 34 years
35 to 39 years
40 to 44 years
45 to 49 years
50 to 54 years
55 to 59 years
60 to 64 years
65 to 69 years
Fayette County
Housing Market Analysis
70 to 74 years
75 to 79 years
80 to 84 years
1990
2000
85 years and over
Growth occurred in the age ranges of 40-59 years and 70 years and over.
Decline occurred in the populations under 40 years old and 60-69 years.
The largest increase was caused by the baby boom generation, identified
here as 40-59 year olds. The elderly population also increased. The
elderly increase, and the aging of the baby boom generation, both point
to county residents aging in place.
The decrease of children and adults under 40 can likely be attributed to
residents moving out of the county for educational and/or employment
opportunities, and staying away from the county through their
childbearing years. The 25-34 year old age group is also the prime
cohort for household formation.
b. Workers and Place of Work
The county’s changing work force characteristics also indicate potential
housing needs. Between 1990 and 2000, Fayette County gained 9.697
workers, a 20.1% increase (from 48,249 to 57,946). This increase is
significantly higher than the statewide change of 3.9%.
According to the 2000 Census County-to-County Worker Flow Files,
57,946 workers live in the county (regardless of workplace), and 42,595
workers work in the county (regardless of residence). Since 35,915
workers both live and work in the county, 6,680 workers commute to the
county to work, while 22,031 workers commute to other counties. This
results in a net loss of 15,351 workers on a daily basis.
June 2005
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