Palo Alto 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. Urban Power Families

   —High-income couples with children.

   Six-figure salaried couples with children who live an upscale life in a metro center. Highly educated professionals working in finance, medical, and high-tech fields.

2. Most Eligible

   —High-income singles living in the 'burbs.

   These pre-middle-age to middle-age singles have college educations and bring in high incomes. Some own their homes.

3. Multi-lingual Suburbanites

   —Middle-class, suburban individuals who speak a foreign language.

   Age ranges from 30s to 60s. Some own their homes. Education varies from high school to college, with some earning graduate school degrees.