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ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW DRAFT Table 3-2: Household Size in San Leandro and Alameda County, 1960-2000 Year San Leandro Alameda County 1960 3.28 TBD 1970 2.81 2.84 1980 2.34 2.53 1990 2.33 2.59 1 2000 2.57 2.71 ,)ource: v,) uensus, iyou-zuuu Age Table 3-3 indicates age distribution in San Leandro in 1990 and 2000, and presents the rate of growth for each age cohort listed. In 2000, the median age in the City was 37.7. Although this is still higher than the County median of 34.5, it represents a decline from 1990 when the median age was 38.1. Chart 3-2 compares the age distribution in San Leandro with the County as a whole. The City experienced remarkable growth in its youth population during the 1990s, with a 36 percent increase between 1990 and 2000. Countering a trend in Alameda County and the State as a whole, the percentage of residents over 65 actually declined during the 1990s. In 1990, senior residents comprised 19 percent of the population. In 2000, seniors represented 16 percent of the population. The fastest growing age cohort was the so-called "baby boomer" generation (45-54). The number of persons in this cohort increased by 57 percent during the 1990s, almost four times the rate of growth for the general population. San Leandro also experienced a 53 percent increase in its frail elderly population, defined as persons aged 85 and over. The changes in age distribution have important implications for housing needs. The generation of young parents that settled in San Leandro after World War H are now well into their 70s and 80s. The need for independent senior living, congregate care, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities is growing in the City and will continue to grow as the baby boom generation approaches retirement. The changes may indicate a need for programs to assist seniors who wish to "age in place" by retrofitting their homes with such features as wheelchair ramps and grab bars. The influx of new families with large numbers of children suggests a strong demand for larger "family - style" housing in San Leandro. At the same time, the relatively small number of residents aged 25-34 (this cohort declined during the 1990s) suggests a shortage of affordable housing suitable for young adults and singles. HOUSING ELEMENT 3-4 SAN LEANDRO GENERAL PLAN jl1G