Urban Elders For Urban Elders--a segment located in the downtown neighborhoods of such metros as New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, and Miami--life is often an economic struggle. These communities have high concentrations of Hispanics and African-Americans and tend to be downscale, with singles living in older apartment rentals. Social Group: Urban Cores Lifestage Group: Sustaining Seniors 2008 Statistics: US Households: 1,486,582 (1.296%) Median HH Income: $24,535.00 Lifestyle Traits Dine out infrequently Domestic travel by railroad Read Selecciones (RD) Watch Spanish soap operas Toyota Corolla Source: Nielsen Claritas, 2008 Demographic Traits: Ethnic Diversity: White, Black, Asian, Hispanic Presence of Kids: Mostly w/o Kids Age Ranges: Age 55+ Education Levels: Some High School Employment Levels: Mostly Retired Homeownership: Renters Urbanicity: Urban Income: Low Income Income Producing Assets: Below Average

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