Declining migration and falling birthrates have led to a drop in the number of children in California just as baby boomers reach retirement, creating an economic and demographic challenge for the nation's most populous state.
"After decades of burgeoning population and economic growth…the state now faces a very different prospect," said a report released Tuesday by the University of Southern California and the Lucile Packard Foundation. The report, "California's Diminishing Resource: Children," analyzed data from the 2010 census and the American Community Survey to conclude that the trend marks a "historic transition" for the state.
With California's high cost of living, high taxes, and high unemployment rate, it's no wonder young families are heading elsewhere. A young family earning median San Diego County income can't come close to buying a house in Encinitas.
All of this raises the question: where is all this alleged population growth that SANDAG is using to force high-density development on Encinitas?
Basically what this says is we are fucked!! But should you choose to stay then you are fucking yourself.
ReplyDeleteIn 20 years all that will be left in California will be :lawyers,illegal aliens, Govt workers and Indian casinos. As for myself, I'll be leaving in 15 years if not sooner.
California isn't golden anymore.
These demographic trends had been identified at least 8 years ago. If is very sad that many of the assumptions that have played a role in decision making for roads, housing, and many other important issues appear to have been altered.
ReplyDeleteIt is very sad, but I appreciate that this story is being highlighted on this blog.
I say lets shrink. Too many people in this desert and too much traffic on the roads and the beaches. Why is growth always good. Cut the social programs and let people care for themselves and their own families.
ReplyDeletePlease don't say word like Lynn on this blog. It does nothing positive for your argument and makes you sound ignorant.
ReplyDeleteYou just said the "L" word. It does nothing positive for your argument and makes you sound ignorant.
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