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3% <br />9% <br />10% <br />78% <br />Hispanic White <br />E Asian All Others <br />Chart 1: Race and Ethnicity <br />Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010. <br />140 <br />120 <br />100 <br />80 <br />60 <br />40 <br />20 <br />2000 <br />■ 2010 <br />Under 20 -24 25 -44 45 -64 65 and <br />20 over <br />Chart 2: Changes in Age <br />Distribution <br />Population in Thousands <br />Santa Ana's middle age adults and <br />seniors are aging in place. <br />Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010. <br />PLANNING CONTEXT <br />POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS <br />Race and Ethnicity <br />The City of Santa Ana is a culturally diverse community. Demographic changes <br />over the past decades in Santa Ana are reflective of regional and national trends <br />(e.g., aging of the population and immigration). As of the 2010 Census, Hispanics <br />comprise 78 percent of residents, Whites comprise 9 percent, Asians 10 percent, <br />and all others 2 percent (Chart 1). <br />A key aspect of Santa Ana is its foreign -born population, comprising 48 percent of <br />residents. These households often include extended or multigenerational families <br />and tend to have more modest incomes than native -born residents. Second and <br />third generations of immigrant families tend to be more affluent than first <br />generations, have smaller family sizes, and prefer housing opportunities similar to <br />nonimmigrant populations (see research from the Population Dynamics Group at <br />the University of Southern California, Center for Demographic Research at <br />California State University of Fullerton, and the Federal Department of Housing <br />and Urban Development). <br />Age Characteristics <br />Between 2000and 2010 the City experienced a significant decrease in family - <br />forming adults ages 25-44 and their children (Chart 2). Santa Ana also <br />experienced a decrease of approximately 22,000 children (13 percent decrease). <br />Generally, younger households prefer smaller and more affordable housing as <br />they accumulate wealth. Moreover, the predominance of family- forming adults <br />will likely continue to place a strong demand on entry -level housing and larger <br />units to accommodate children. This group is the primary source of entry -level <br />demand for homeownership opportunities. <br />Middle -aged adults, the primary market for move -up housing, experienced a <br />significant increase. This group could place an increased demand on the market <br />for move -up opportunities. Housing developments such as Skyline, City Place, <br />and Promenade target this demographic segment. Meanwhile, with the gradual <br />aging of the baby boom population, Santa Ana can expect to see a modest increase <br />in a demand for senior housing as baby boomers approach retirement. However, <br />Santa Ana has a lower percentage of middle -aged adults compared to other <br />communities in Orange County, so the impact may be less than expected in other <br />cities. <br />J�A <br />10 CITY OF SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT <br />