GENERAL BACKGROUND In 2023 Marin County was declared one of the fastest-aging counties in the U.S. Since 2014 the Marin County population 60 years and older has increased by 44 percent. We expect an additional 30 percent increase in this demographic in the next 10 years. Marin residents aged 60 and over are projected to reach 42 percent of the population in 2041. As the longevity movement expands, more people are living to 100. The Valley’s population grew 22% between 1980 and 2020. Since 2010 the San Geronimo Valley has had a 22% increase in the portion of the population 50 years and older. 2 3 4 5 6 7
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SURVEY METHODOLOGY The report data was collected using a paper and an online survey using a convenience sample of the over 50 population in San Geronimo Valley and Nicasio. The survey tool featured 56 questions across 11 sections. Residents had 13 weeks to complete a survey. Paper surveys were handed out and placed in various locations in each community. The paper surveys and all promotion materials offered a link to an online version. The final dataset includes 509 valid responses (128 paper surveys and 381 online). This survey has a 95% confidence level with a 4% margin of error. The survey sample size was larger than needed. The survey response provides a representative statistical sample of the total target population of adults over 50.
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