Family Thrifts

The small-city cousins of inner-city districts, Family Thrifts contain young, ethnically diverse parents who have lots of children and work entry-level service jobs. In these apartment-filled neighborhoods, visitors find the streets jam-packed with babies and toddlers, tricycles and basketball hoops, Suzukis and Kias.

Social Group: Micro-City Blues
Lifestage Group: Sustaining Families

2008 Statistics:
US Households: 1,913,780 (1.669%)
Median HH Income: $30,054.00

Lifestyle Traits
Shop at Victoria's Secret
Buy large baby dolls
Read CosmoGIRL!
Watch VH1 Classic
Kia Spectra

Source: Nielsen Claritas, 2008

Demographic Traits:
Ethnic Diversity: White, Black, Asian, Hispanic
Presence of Kids: HH w/ Kids
Age Ranges: Age 25-44
Education Levels: High School Graduate
Employment Levels: White Collar, Service, Mix
Homeownership: Mix, Renters
Urbanicity: Second City
Income: Lower-Mid
Income Producing Assets: Low
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