Seniors in Bexar County and the City of San
Antonio
COSA/Bexar County Joint Commission on
Elderly Affairs
August 11, 2015San Antonio, Texas
@TexasDemography
U.S. Rank Population
ChangePopulation
Change
Percent of Change from
Natural Increase
Percent Change
from Migration
Percent of Migration
that is international
Harris 1 88,618 48.6% 51.4% 54.0%
Bexar 6 33,712 42.8% 57.2% 23.2%
Dallas 8 32,555 69.6% 30.4% 116.3%*
Tarrant 10 31,417 50.8% 49.2% 38.5%
Fort Bend 11 30,784 19.4% 80.6% 17.3%
Travis 12 28,397 38.2% 61.8% 29.7%
Collin 14 26,530 26.1% 73.8% 20.1%
Denton 16 24,211 27.2% 72.8% 14.0%
Montgomery 27 19,129 17.9% 82.1% 10.4%
Williamson 31 18,025 23.2% 76.8% 7.8%
*Dallas had net out domestic migration over this period. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2014 Vintage Population Estimates
Top Counties for Numeric Growth in Texas, 2013-2014
Sources: Esri, DeLorme, HERE, USGS, Intermap, increment PCorp., NRCAN, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri(Thailand), TomTom
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Service_Area
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MedAge
14 - 30
31 - 35
36 - 40
41 - 45
46 - 72
Median age (years) of population, Census Tracts, Texas, 2009-2013
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Service_Area
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LTHighSchool
0% - 10%
10.1% - 20%
20.1% - 30%
30.1% - 50%
50.1% - 80%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2009-2013 5 Year Sample
Number of Seniors, 60 Years of Age and Older, San Antonio and Bexar County, Texas, 2013
San Antonio Bexar County
Estimate % of Total Estimate % of Total Population
Total Population 1,409,000 100 1,817,610 100
60 and Older 227,596 12.5 290,762 20.6
60 to 64 years 68,636 5 90,335 4.9
65 to 74 years 88,503 6.3 114,783 6.3
75 to 84 years 49,724 3.4 61,334 3.5
85 years and older 20,733 1.3 24,310 1.5
Source: US Census Bureau, 2013 American Community Survey, DP05 and estimated from DP05.
Bexar
Wilson
Comal
Atascosa
Medina
Kendall
Frio
Guadalupe
Bandera
Karnes
Sources: Esri, DeLorme, HERE, USGS, Intermap, increment PCorp., NRCAN, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri(Thailand), TomTom
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HH60Plus
0 - 300
301 - 500
501 - 750
751 - 1,000
1,001 - 2,697
Estimated population of persons aged 60 years and more, Census Tracts, Bexar County, Texas,2009-2013
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2009-2013 5 Year Sample
Bexar
Wilson
Comal
Atascosa
Medina
Kendall
Frio
Guadalupe
Bandera
Karnes
Sources: Esri, DeLorme, HERE, USGS, Intermap, increment PCorp., NRCAN, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri(Thailand), TomTom
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PctHH60Plus
0% - 15%
15.1% - 30%
30.1% - 40%
40.1% - 50%
50.1% - 100%
Percent of households that have at least one person aged 60 years or more, Census Tracts,
Bexar County, Texas, 2009-2013
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2009-2013 5 Year Sample
Percent of persons 60 years of age and older living with grandchildren (under 18 years), San Antonio and
Bexar County, Texas, 2013
Living with grandchildren Responsible for Grandchildren0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
6.1
2.4
6.2
2.5
8.2
2.3
8.9
2.7
San Antonio, Total Bexar County, Total San Antonio, Seniors Bexar County, Seniors
Source: US Census Bureau, 2013 American Community Survey, One-year Sample, DP03.
Persons aged 60 years and older raising their own grandchildren, San Antonio and Bexar County, Texas, 2013
San Antonio Bexar County
Estimate % Estimate %
Grandparents living with own grandchildren (under 18)
46,673 100 61,762 100
Responsible for grandchildren
18,448 39.5 24,680 40.0
Years responsible for grandchildren
Less than 1 year 5,247 11.2 6,787 11.0
1 to 2 years 4,231 9.1 5,287 8.6
3 to 4 years 3,550 7.6 4,659 7.5
5 or more years 5,420 11.6 7,947 12.9
Characteristics of Senior
Female 11,443 62.0 15,353 62.2
Married 13,042 70.7 17,708 71.8
Source: US Census Bureau, 2013 Year American Community Survey, One-year Sample, DP02.
Work status of persons aged 60 years and older, San Antonio and Bexar County, Texas, 2013
Employed Unemployed Not in Labor Force0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
58.8
5
35.6
59.7
4.7
34.6
24.7
1.7
73.5
25.6
1.6
72.8
San Antonio, Total Bexar County, Total San Antonio, Seniors Bexar County, Seniors
Source: US Census Bureau, 2013 American Census Survey, One-year Sample, S0102.
Median household income for persons aged 60 years and older, San Antonio and Bexar County, Texas, 2013
Median household Income (dollars)$0
$10,000
$20,000
$30,000
$40,000
$50,000
$60,000 $45,399 $49,769
San Antonio Bexar County
Source: US Census Bureau, 2013 American Community Survey, One-year Sample, DP03.
Poverty characteristics of persons in San Antonio and Bexar County, Texas, 2013
• Percentage of People Whose Income in the Past 12 Months is Below the Poverty Level– San Antonio – 19.6% (all people)
• 27.3% - Under 18 years• 17.7% - 18 to 64 years• 12.5% - 65 years and older
– Bexar County – 17.3% (all people)• 23.7 – Under 18 years• 15.7% - 65 years and older• 11.1% - 65 years and older
Source: US Census Bureau, 2013 American Community Survey, One-Year Sample, CP03.
Bexar
Wilson
Comal
Atascosa
Medina
Kendall
Frio
Guadalupe
Bandera
Karnes
Sources: Esri, DeLorme, HERE, USGS, Intermap, increment PCorp., NRCAN, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri(Thailand), TomTom
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PCTHH60Snap
0% - 5%
5.1% - 15%
15.1% - 25%
25.1% - 40%
40.1% - 100%
Percent of households with at least one person aged 60 years or more that receive SNAP, Census Tracts,
Bexar County, Texas, 2009-2013
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2009-2013 5 Year Sample
Marital status of persons age 60 years and older, San Antonio and Bexar County, Texas, 2013
54%
21%
17%
3% 6%
Bexar County
Married Widowed DivorcedSeparated Never Married
51%
22%
18%
3% 7%
San Antonio
Married Widowed DivorcedSeparated Never Married
Source: US Census Bureau, 2013 American Community Survey, One-year Sample, DP05.
Householders age by type of household, San Antonio and Bexar County, Texas, 2013
San Antonio Seniors (60+)
San Antonio, Al l Ages
Bexar County Seniors (60+)
Bexar County, Al l Ages
57.4
64.4
60.2
67
42.6
35.6
39.8
33
Family Households Nonfamily Households
Source: US Census Bureau, 2013 American Community Survey, One-year Sample, DP05.
Percent distribution of race/ethnicity of persons aged 60 years and older, San Antonio and Bexar County,
Texas, 2013
26%
7%
4%
63%
San AntonioNH White NH Black NH Other Hispanic
29%
7%
5%
59%
Bexar CountyNH White NH Black NH Other Hispanic
Source: US Census Bureau, 2013 American Community Survey, One-year Sample, DP05.
Utilization of Senior Centers (national)
• Demographics– Average age = 75– 70% are women– 50% live alone– Most often: 1) Caucasian; 2) African Americans; 3) Hispanics; 4) Asians
– Lower income• Usage
– 75% visit 1-3x per week– Average visit = 3.3 hours
Source: National Council on Aging (NCOA), Senior Center Fact Sheet. Accessed August 6, 2015.
Housing Assistance
• San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA)– Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher Program
• 10 Communities for Elderly/1,507 total units • 5% (1,507 Units) of SAHA’s Total Inventory (27,736 Units)
– Public Housing for Elderly/Disabled• 35 Communities/2,355 total units• 8.4% (2,355 Units) of SAHA’s Total Inventory (27,736 Units)
Source: San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA) Annual Report, 2014.
Veteran status of persons age 60 years and older, San Antonio and Bexar County, Texas, 2013
Civilian Veterans0
5
10
15
20
25
9.710.9
2022
San Antonio, Total Bexar County, Total San Antonio, Seniors Bexar County, Seniors
Source: US Census Bureau, 2013 American Community Survey, One-year Sample, CP03.
Housing tenure among persons aged 60 years and older, San Antonio and Bexar County, Texas, 2013
Owner-Occu-pied Units73%
Renter-Occu-pied Units27%
San Antonio
Owner-Occupied Units Renter-Occupied Units
Owner-Occu-pied Units76%
Renter-Occu-pied Units24%
Bexar County
Owner-Occupied Units Renter-Occupied Units
Source: US Census Bureau, 2013 American Community Survey, One-year Sample, DP03.
Bexar
Wilson
Comal
Atascosa
Medina
Kendall
Frio
Guadalupe
Bandera
Karnes
Sources: Esri, DeLorme, HERE, USGS, Intermap, increment PCorp., NRCAN, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri(Thailand), TomTom
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Pct65pWorked
0% - 10%
10.1% - 20%
20.1% - 30%
30.1% - 40%
40.1% - 100%
Percent of persons aged 65 years and older who are working, Census Tracts, Bexar County,
Texas, 2009-2013
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2009-2013 5-Year Sample
Projected Growth for persons aged 60 years and older, Bexar County, Texas
2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 20500
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
255,053303,912
362,031423,511
472,093517,379
557,269603,991
650,555
Bexar County
Source: Texas State Data Center, 2014 Projections for Bexar County.
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Contact
Office: (512) 463-8390 or (210) 458-6530Email: [email protected]: http://osd.state.tx.us
Lloyd Potter, Ph.D., M.P.H.
@TexasDemography