CHAPTER TITLE - City of Downey
CHAPTER TITLE - City of Downey
CHAPTER TITLE - City of Downey
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<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Downey</strong><br />
Table 4-4: Employment by Sector<br />
Industry Sector Jobs Percent<br />
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 158 0.3%<br />
Construction 3.313 6.7%<br />
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 10,103 20.4%<br />
Manufacturing 6,422 13.0%<br />
Wholesale trade 3,020 6.1%<br />
Retail trade 5,754 11.6%<br />
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3,420 6.9%<br />
Information 937 1.9%<br />
Finance and insurance, real estate and rental leasing 3,640 7.3%<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional, scientific, management, and administrative services 4,175 8.4%<br />
Arts, entertainment and recreation 4,039 8.2%<br />
Public administration 2,133 4.3%<br />
Other pr<strong>of</strong>essions 2,443 4.9%<br />
Total (civilian employed population) 49,557 59.2%<br />
Source: 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.<br />
4.2 – Housing Characteristics<br />
An analysis <strong>of</strong> household characteristics provides important information on the housing<br />
needs <strong>of</strong> the community. Income and affordability are best measured at the<br />
household level, as are the special needs <strong>of</strong> certain groups, such as large families,<br />
female-headed households or very low-income households. For example, if a <strong>City</strong> has<br />
a substantial number <strong>of</strong> young families whose incomes preclude the option <strong>of</strong> buying a<br />
home due to local housing costs; it may wish to initiate a homebuyer assistance<br />
program.<br />
4.2.1 - Household Composition and Size<br />
The Bureau <strong>of</strong> the Census defines a "household" as all persons who occupy a housing<br />
unit, which may include single persons living alone, families related through marriage or<br />
2014- 2021 Housing Element<br />
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