Hoover Demographics

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About These Groups

The information in this section was derived from analysis of data (such as age, occupation, and income) from the 2000 U.S. Census. Using segmentation methods, our analysts created groupings based on the demographic and socioeconomic composition of each city and neighborhood.

1. Melting Pot

   —Low-income, foreign-language-speaking urbanites.

   Lower-income population mainly employed in service jobs. Most have a high school education or lower.

2. Stretched Budgets

   —Lower-scale urban couples with children.

   Mixed educational status with some having a high school education and some college. Combined income low-to-moderate.

3. Urban Empty Nesters

   —Mature families with grown children.

   Couples heading into retirement age with adult children out of the house. Comfortable income. Education varies from high school to college with some holding mid-management positions.