Demographic Trends in ArchOmaha

Did you know that the leading edge of the baby boomers will turn 75 next year? If the majority of our population is now retired and in their twilight years, what does this mean for our parishes?

Did you know that 1/3 of the population experiences a bout of poverty in a 3 year period? This means, even parishes in affluent parts of town have people in their pews facing poverty. What does this mean for the way we live mercy?

This week, a local demographer, David Drozd, walks us through some of the natural consequences to the demographic changes that are happening in our communities.

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Host

Jim Jansen – Director of Pastoral Services, Archdiocese of Omaha

Fr. Jeff Lorig – Pastor at St. Joan of Arc and St. Thomas More

Guest

David Drozd – Research Coordinator or Demographer for the University of Nebraska at Omaha

Resources

State and Local Trends

Improvements in our Black/African American population characteristics

Douglas County Poverty

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