Statistics for Census Tract 9718
Statistics for Census Tract 9718 ~~~ We can’t be FOR our neighbors if we don’t know them!
Trinity Church United Methodist is situated in the heart of Census Tract 9718. The stats you are about to read are specifically for that area. These are literally our next-door neighbors.
The stats are gathered from the 2011-2015 Census Bureau and MissionInsite, which is a site that compiles statistics from the Census Bureau, Synergos Technologies, Inc., Experian, and DecisionInsite/MissionInsite.
3,479 of our neighbors live in 9718.
23.9% of them live below the poverty line!
23.9% of them live below the poverty line!
277 children under the age of 5 years old were reported in 9718.
50.2% of them live below the poverty line!
50.2% of them live below the poverty line!
558 of our neighbors, 60 and better, were reported in 9718.
4.7% of them live below the poverty line!
4.7% of them live below the poverty line!
690 of our neighbors were reported to be school age (5 – 17 years of age).
23.2% of them live below the poverty line!
The median income is less than the state average with 28.46% of households earning less than $25,000 per year.
In 2017, 30.67% of the people aged 16+ were NOT in the labor force. Of those who are working, 35.64% are employed in manufacturing.
In 2017, households by size indicated the following: 1 person [27.24%]; 2 person [30.08%]; 3 person [17.07%]; 4 person [14.07%]; 5 person [7.40%]; 6 person [2.11%]; 7 or more person [1.95%]
In 2017; Female Householder [21.23%]; Male Householder [9.96%]; Married Couples [68.80%]
In 2017, families with children looked like this: Married [54.46%]; Female with no husband present [27.93%]; Male with no wife present [17.61%]
The majority of people who rent their homes have only one vehicle. 79.63% drive alone to work; 9.19% carpooled; 7.75% walked; 1.75% biked; and 1.69% drove a motorcycle.
In 2017, 34.15% of the homes are renter occupied.
The makeup of these households is not expected to change much over the next 10 years.
STRONGEST CONCERNS ABOUT PERSONAL HEALTH AND LIFE BY RANK:
*Personal health problems *Losing weight/diet issues *Getting over the past/ dealing with guilt *Making friends *Depression *Anger management / losing my temper
STRONGEST CONCERNS ABOUT HOME AND FAMILY BY RANK:
*Stress/time to relax *Time for friends/family *Health crisis/illness *Balancing work and family *Conflict resolution/arguing too much *Caring for aging parents
48.9% are concerned about day to day financial matters.
51.4% are concerned about making the right choices / finding direction with a close second of 50.3% reporting fear of the future or the unknown.
REASONS FOR NON-PARTICIPATION IN A RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY
PERSONAL LIFE:
No time/less time available [31.6%]; No good faith community in the area [21.4%]
Moved from community [19.7%]; Demands of raising children [19.3%]
PERSONAL FAITH:
Wasn’t relevant to my life [39.4%]; Unsure about personal beliefs [29.1%];
Don’t believe in God [27/6%]; No longer believe [27.2%]
ABOUT THE CHURCH:
Religion too focused on money; Religious people too judgmental;
Don’t believe in God; Don’t trust organized religion; Don’t trust religious leaders
PROGRAM OR MINISTRY PREFERENCES: TOP 15 THINGS THE PEOPLE DO WANT
Warm and Friendly encounters
Quality sermons
Adult social activities
Opportunities for volunteering in the community
Family oriented opportunities
Holiday programs and activities
Traditional worship experiences
Involvement in social causes
Senior and retiree programs
Cultural programs (music, drama, art)
Bible or Scripture study/prayer groups
Christian Education for children
Crisis support groups
Spiritual discussion groups
Youth social activities