2010-2014 Consolidated Plan - City of Champaign

The number of persons in the City over 65years of age has also been increasing over thepast few decades. This trend matchesnational trends showing that the population isaging. In 1980, this group numbered 4,342persons and increased to 5,182 by 1990.Total persons over age 65 further increased to5,678 persons by 2000, a 10% increase overthe preceding decade. As a percent of theoverall population, persons 65 and overincreased from 6.8% in 1970 to 8.4% in 2000.The fastest growing segment of the elderlypopulation between 1990 and 2000 is thepopulation over 80. This population group grew from 517 people in 1990 to 662 in 2000, a 28%increase. According to The Maturing of Illinois: Champaign County, a report prepared by the East CentralIllinois Area Agency on Aging, the population of 60 years of age and older in Champaign County isprojected to grow from 22,681 in 2000 to 43,538 in 2030. The U.S. Census Bureau further estimates that76% of the City’s over 65 population, or 4,287 persons, had some form of disability. Both of thesepopulations may have needs that limit their ability to access City services in a traditional manner, soneighborhood improvement strategies must account for this in planning areas with large elderlypopulations.Future growth of the City’s elderly population is anticipated based on the growth of the population inthese age ranges: 45 – 49 and 50 – 55. These two age groups have increased by 40% and 37%respectively over the past decade.The number of persons in the City reporting a disability has also grown over the last decade. The U.S.Census has changed the way it requests data on disabilities, so making direct comparisons is difficult.However, in 1990, 6% of adults between ages 16-64 reported a disability that limits mobility or self-care.In 2000, 10% of the same population responded affirmatively to a similar question. For persons over age64, the percentage of disabled rose from 33% to 40% over the same time period.Household and Family CharacteristicsThe U.S. Census Bureau defines “household” asall the people who occupy a single housing unitas their usual place of residence. This includesfamilies, defined as a group of two or morepeople who reside together and who are relatedby birth, marriage, or adoption.From 1990 to 2000, the total number ofhouseholds in the City grew from 24,173 to27,071. Over the same time period, averagehousehold size remained the same at 2 personsper household. Similarly, the average family sizeremained at 5.Figure 2-2: Population by AgeNumber of People25,00020,00015,00010,000Of the 12,450 families residing in Champaign in2000, 3,137, or 25%, are single parenthouseholds. Of the single parent households, 2,449 or 78%, are headed by a female. The number of5,0000Under1818-24 25-34 35-49 50-64 65+Age CohortSource: U.S. Census, 1990 and 2000Number of HouseholdsFigure 2-3: Household Growth and AverageHousehold Size3000025000200001500010000500001970 1980 1990 2000HouseholdsSource: US Census, 1990 and 2000Average Household Size19701980199020004.03.53.02.52.01.51.00.50.0Average Household SizeHousing Market Analysis 9