Age and Income: The median age and household income levels are compared with the national number as both of these factors are secondary determinants of participation in recreation activities. The lower the median age, the higher the participation rates are for most activities. The level of participation also increases as the median income level goes up.

Table A – Median Age:

Chart A – Median Age:

The median age in the Primary and Secondary Service Areas is higher than the State of Pennsylvania and the National number. The median age in the Primary Service Area is slightly higher than the Secondary Service Area. For the development of an indoor recreation center, a lower median age is preferred, as it points to families with younger children, which are significant users of these types of facilities. However, depending on the components included in the facility, they can have a multi-generational approach with appeal to an older population. Parks and recreation activities, programs and events draw a large demographic but tend to be most popular with youth and their parents. Grandparents are becoming an increasing part of the household though, as they care for and are involved with their grandchildren.

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