San Francisco’s Changing Demographics
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San Francisco’s Changing Demographics Our population of older adults is growing substantially. Investing in this community is important for the future of our City and region. Many San Francisco older adults are living on a fixed income. They face higher housing costs and are more likely to live alone than in other urban communities throughout California. Challenges Ahead High Housing Costs Average: $31,488 needed for a single older renter to meet basic needs Average: $42,024 needed for a single older homeowner to meet basic needs 7 Rising Home Care Costs Average San Francisco cost for in-home support services is $32,880 6 Limited Retirement Income Average Social Security benefits are $15,214 per year 5 Aging at home can lead to better health and prolonged independence, however the cost for in-home care is becoming increasingly out of reach for those who may benefit from supportive services. Social Isolation Nearly 30% are living alone 8 San Francisco Human Services Agency Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) DAAS coordinates services for older adults, veterans, adults with disabilities, and their families to maximize safety, health, and independence. www.sfhsa.org/daas Older Adults are the Fastest Growing Age Group Nearly 30% of San Francisco residents will be age 60 or older by 2030 1 2010 19% 23% 27% 2020 2030 1. Source: California Department of Finance Population Projections (2016) 2. Source: IPUMS 1990 5% sample, 2000 5% sample, 2016 6-year estimates 3. Source: Jensen, D. (2012). LGBT Seniors in San Francisco: Current Estimates of Population Size, Service Needs and Service Utilization. 4. Source: American Community Survey, 2016 5-Year Estimates 5. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, OASDI Beneficiaries by State and County, 2016 6. Source: Based on average hours per month for IHSS clients and the San Francisco median homecare private pay rate of $28 (Genworth, 2016) 7. Source: UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, Elder Index, 2015 8. Sources: American Community Survey 2016 5-Year Estimates and ACS 2013 5-Year Estimates April, 2018 12% self-identify as LGBTQ 3 54% speak a primary language other than English Asian/ Pacific Islander White Latino Black/ African- American Adults 60+ 1990 2016 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Poverty 14% are severely poor, living below the federal poverty level 4 We are Among the Nation’s Most Diverse Over the past two decades, our community of older adults has shifted to become predominantly a population of immigrants. 2
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San Francisco’s Changing DemographicsOur population of older adults is growing substantially. Investing in this
community is important for the future of our City and region.
Many San Francisco older adults are living on a fixed income. They face higher housing costs and are more likely to live alone than in other urban communities throughout California.
Challenges Ahead
High Housing Costs
Average: $31,488 needed for a single older renter to meet basic needs
Average: $42,024 needed for a single older homeowner to meet basic needs 7
Rising Home Care Costs
Average San Francisco cost for in-home support services is $32,8806
Limited Retirement Income Average Social Security benefits are $15,214 per year5
Aging at home can lead to better health and prolonged independence, however the cost for in-home care is becoming increasingly out of reach for those who may benefit from supportive services.
Social Isolation Nearly 30% are living alone8
San Francisco Human Services Agency Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) DAAS coordinates services for older adults, veterans, adults with disabilities, and their families to maximize safety, health, and independence.www.sfhsa.org/daas
Older Adults are the Fastest Growing Age Group
Nearly 30% of San Francisco residents will be age 60 or older by 20301
2010
19% 23% 27%
2020 2030
1. Source: California Department of Finance Population Projections (2016)2. Source: IPUMS 1990 5% sample, 2000 5% sample, 2016 6-year estimates3. Source: Jensen, D. (2012). LGBT Seniors in San Francisco: Current Estimates of
Population Size, Service Needs and Service Utilization.4. Source: American Community Survey, 2016 5-Year Estimates5. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, OASDI Beneficiaries by State and County, 2016 6. Source: Based on average hours per month for IHSS clients and the San Francisco median
homecare private pay rate of $28 (Genworth, 2016)7. Source: UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, Elder Index, 20158. Sources: American Community Survey 2016 5-Year Estimates and ACS 2013 5-Year
EstimatesApril, 2018
12% self-identify as LGBTQ3
54% speak a primary language other than English
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Latino
Black/African-
American
Adults 60+19902016
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Poverty14% are severely poor, living below the federal poverty level4
We are Among the Nation’s Most DiverseOver the past two decades, our community of older adults has shifted to become predominantly a population of immigrants.2
