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8.�-z� <br /> make-up was White 53.9°�, Hispanic 31.2°�6, Asian 8.9°,6, African American 2.5°�6, Native <br /> American 0.5°�, Hawauan/Other Pacific Islander 0.9°�6, and Other 2.1°,6. <br /> Age <br /> From 1990-2000 three age groups experienced significant growth. The recent "baby <br /> boom echo" in the 5-14 group grew by 27°,6, while the 35-64 group grew by 32°�6. The <br /> 75+ age group also grew by 32°k, with the 85+ group growing by 60°,6. These shifts <br /> suggest the need to continually reassess the quantity and design of programs, services <br /> and facilities to meet changing age-related needs. <br /> Income <br /> In Redwood City the median household income rose 55°k from $42,962 to $66,748 from <br /> 1990 to 2000. However, the regional economic slow down has eroded some of these <br /> income gains. Also, 14.3°� of households earn less than $25,000 per year; 3.9°,6 of <br /> families (709) are below the poverty line; and 9.1°,6 of families with female householders <br /> and with no husband present are below the poverty line. <br /> Households <br /> Redwood City is currently home to 28,060 households. Families with children comprise <br /> 34.1% of households, with 24.6°,6 of these being married couple households and 9.5°,6 <br /> being single-parent households. Single-parent female-headed households, which <br /> generally have lower incomes than single-parent male-headed or married couple <br /> households, constitute 6.4% of the households. Almost 69°,6 of households do not have <br /> children present. <br /> Educationa/ Attainment <br /> In comparison to national and state averages, the City has a high level of educational <br /> attainment, reflecting the regional economy's reliance on scientific and technical fields. <br /> This educational profile will influence community preferences and needs. The following <br /> data are for residents over the age of 25: <br /> Redwood California United <br /> C��it C States <br /> No High School <br /> Degree 17.1% 23.2% 19.6% <br /> High School Degree 17.5% 20.1 % 28.6% <br /> Some College or <br /> Higher 65.3% 56.6% 51.7% <br /> Tota/ 100% 100% 100% <br /> Figure 3: Educational Attainment <br /> Source: Census 2000 ' <br /> Neighborhood Survey Feedback � <br /> Redwood City Parks, Recreation, and Community Services � 2004StrategicPlan 2-7 <br />