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Phoenix Population Shifting

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Real Estate Agent

baby boomers

There is only one constant in life--change.  Things will always change...sorry get used to it.  In terms of population statistics (yawn) baby boomers have been a major part of our population. Until recently.

The Valley – at least Maricopa County – has seen its baby boomer numbers drop since the recession.

Maricopa County's boomer population decreased by 6.25 percent from 2007 to 2013, according to real estate research firm RealtyTrac. In 2007, boomers made up close to 24 percent of Maricopa County's population. That share dropped to just over 22 percent in 2013, according to RealtyTrac.

Conversely, less urban Arizona counties – such as Yavapai, Pinal and Mohave – have seen their boomer populations rise significantly. Interesting....

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Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

Interesting Jean. Thank you for sharing. The "hipster" set is replacing the Baby Boomers as you say. The coffee shop and hi-techies are the face of the next decades.

Jan 23, 2015 06:18 AM