Plaza Vieja 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. Golden Years

   —Seniors over 65 who live in the city.

   Most own their own home and have a low to moderate income. Most have a high school education or lower, while some have a college education.

3. Bright Lights, Big City

   —Very mobile singles living in the city.

   Singles ranging in age from early 20s to mid-40s who have moved to an urban setting. Most rent their apartment or condo. Some have a college education and work in services and the professional sector.