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Creating a stronger foundation, enabling the generations to live well! Our Vision Our vision for Clearwater is a community where older adults age in place successfully and remain independent. Our Mission Our mission is to assist older adults to live with dignity and choices in their homes and neighborhoods.

Demographics

Clearwater's Age Wave is Here

The growth of Clearwater's older adult population has accelerated well beyond national or state trends.

According to the 2000 U.S. Census, Clearwater had the highest proportion of residents aged 65 years and older (21.5 percent) for those cities with a population of 100,000 or more.

In 2006, Clearwater's percentage of residents age 65 or older had risen to 22 percent of the population.

In 2000, Clearwater had the highest median age of any U.S. city, 41.8 years.

In 2006, Clearwater's median age had risen to 45.7 years of age, which reflects a significant increase in just six years.

In 2000, Clearwater had the highest percentage of its population over the age of 85 (3.4 percent). In 2006, Clearwater's population of residents age 85 or older had risen to 4.1 percent.

In addition, 28 percent of Clearwater residents are among the "baby boomer" population (i.e. born in 1946 to 1964).

• Age 65+ Population Density Map
• 2000 Census Age 65+ City Rankings
• 2000 Census Age 85+ City Rankings

Sources:
www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/age/general-age.html#older
"Census 2000 Brief: The 65 Years and Over Population: 2000"
American Community Survey, 2006

City of Clearwater
Parks & Recreation Dept.
Office on Aging
100 S. Myrtle Avenue Clearwater FL 33756
727-562-4830
agingwell@myclearwater.com