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5 things you should know about poverty in Southern California
Orange County Register ^ | Aug. 20, 2014 | JENNA CHANDLER

Posted on 08/21/2014 7:43:11 PM PDT by Pelham

Economists say regional poverty trends are ‘alarming.’

Redlands-based economist John E. Husing issued a dire warning Wednesday, as elected officials from across Southern California pledged to reignite Lyndon Johnson’s war on poverty:

“If we do not solve this problem, we are not going to want to live in Southern California. The communities are going to become unhinged.”

Husing is one of several economists who looked at findings from the 2012 American Community Survey and state Employment Development Department to find out where poverty is concentrated in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Ventura, San Bernardino and Imperial counties.

Some of the results were alarming, said economist Wallace Walrod, who advises the Orange County Business Council.

They found disparities among the percentage of residents in poverty across counties: 19.1 percent in Los Angeles, 12.9 percent in Orange and 20.4 percent in Riverside. But Hussing and other experts said the flow of goods and services is so closely integrated, that poverty is a regional issue, not a local one.

Here’s what else they found:

Poverty is on the rise

Four decades ago, the region boasted poverty levels below California and national averages. It’s now flipped: 17.8 percent of residents are living in poverty compared to 17 percent statewide and 15.9 percent nationwide. Hussing attributed the shift to changing demographics, icnluding an upswing in the Hispanic population,and stringent state environmental regulations hampering manufacturing and construction.

Compared to the 1970s, fewer adults earn high school diplomas

Also in 1970, 70.4 percent of adults in the region had at least a high school diploma, more than 8 percentage points better than the national average. By 2012, 42.3 percent of adults had attained that same level of education, trailing the national average of 41.7 percent.

Economists said this is important because educational “attainment” is considered a root...

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KEYWORDS: economy; poverty
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"If we do not solve this problem, we are not going to want to live in Southern California. "

In case you are wondering why Californians have been fleeing this state.

SoCal today. Your state tomorrow.

1 posted on 08/21/2014 7:43:11 PM PDT by Pelham
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To: wardaddy; Kenny Bunk; Tennessee Nana; DoughtyOne

ping


2 posted on 08/21/2014 7:44:26 PM PDT by Pelham (California, what happens when you won't deport illegals)
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To: Pelham

Hey, just keep lettin ‘em in.

Genius


3 posted on 08/21/2014 7:45:52 PM PDT by A_Former_Democrat (Michael Brown was the attacker . . . just like Thugvon. Second verse, same as the first)
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To: Pelham

4 posted on 08/21/2014 7:51:14 PM PDT by RightGeek (FUBO and the donkey you rode in on)
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To: Pelham
stringent state environmental regulations hampering manufacturing and construction.

The reason home prices are skyrocketing is because zoning restrictions (lot sizes and so on) have made building new homes prohibitively expensive.

5 posted on 08/21/2014 7:52:03 PM PDT by Zhang Fei (Let us pray that peace be now restored to the world and that God will preserve it always.)
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To: A_Former_Democrat

No kidding. I mostly disliked the movie “Elysium”, but I think it was dead on in its depiction of the future of Southern CA.


6 posted on 08/21/2014 7:52:27 PM PDT by rbg81
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To: Pelham

“Also in 1970, 70.4 percent of adults in the region had at least a high school diploma, more than 8 percentage points better than the national average. By 2012, 42.3 percent of adults had attained that same level of education, trailing the national average of 41.7 percent.”

Horrible numbers but 42 doesn’t trail 41.


7 posted on 08/21/2014 7:53:00 PM PDT by Lurkina.n.Learnin (It's a shame nobama truly doesn't care about any of this. Our country, our future, he doesn't care)
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To: Pelham

Unfortunately this isn’t going to change soon as we here in California are surrounded by Democrats. Democrats only know how to screw things up, NOT fix anything.

Until that day arrives when people wake up......

Dreaming again.


8 posted on 08/21/2014 7:54:18 PM PDT by rockinqsranch ((Dems, Libs, Socialists, call 'em what you will. They ALL have fairies livin' in their trees.))
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To: Pelham
If there is a way to screen out the effect of drugs on the poverty level I believe these social scientist will be dumbstruck.

It's has nothing to do with diplomas or manufacturing.

9 posted on 08/21/2014 7:56:02 PM PDT by oldbrowser (We have a rogue government in Washington)
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To: rockinqsranch

Democrats think the problem could best be solved by importing millions more third worlders.


10 posted on 08/21/2014 7:56:39 PM PDT by Vigilanteman (Obama: Fake black man. Fake Messiah. Fake American. How many fakes can you fit in one Zer0?)
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To: Pelham

Poverty grows because it is subsidized.


11 posted on 08/21/2014 7:58:03 PM PDT by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both.)
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To: Zhang Fei; Pelham

Meanwhile decent homes here start at just over $100,000, very nice ones at $250,000 and near-mansions at $500,000 or so.


12 posted on 08/21/2014 7:58:54 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out for himself.)
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To: rbg81

“No kidding. I mostly disliked the movie “Elysium”, but I think it was dead on in its depiction of the future of Southern CA.”

That was Southern California? I thought they filmed it on site in Detroit,


13 posted on 08/21/2014 7:59:05 PM PDT by EQAndyBuzz (Manchuria Called. They want their Candidate Back!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

“Meanwhile decent homes here start at just over $100,000, very nice ones at $250,000 and near-mansions at $500,000 or so.”


You are very lucky. I haven’t seen prices like that in years.(Boston area)

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14 posted on 08/21/2014 8:03:29 PM PDT by Mears
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To: Pelham

LBJ and his “Great Society” re-enslaved minorities with programs that stoked dependence on government and destroyed families.

The Dems have done everything possible to continue to feed a sense of victimization and dependence.


15 posted on 08/21/2014 8:03:40 PM PDT by G Larry (Which of Obama's policies do you think I'd support if he were white?)
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To: A_Former_Democrat

Can’t wait for the collapse of all the blue states as they deal with karma’s beotch...: )


16 posted on 08/21/2014 8:03:42 PM PDT by jsanders2001
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To: Mears

Dallas/Ft Worth metro area. We have jobs, too, and low taxes. It’s no coincidence that so many people and companies are moving here.


17 posted on 08/21/2014 8:08:41 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out for himself.)
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To: rockinqsranch

“Unfortunately this isn’t going to change soon as we here in California are surrounded by Democrats. Democrats only know how to screw things up, NOT fix anything.”

Exactly. I saw where they want to raise the gasoline tax once again.


18 posted on 08/21/2014 8:14:51 PM PDT by Parley Baer
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To: EQAndyBuzz

It is supposed to take place in So CAL.


19 posted on 08/21/2014 8:15:36 PM PDT by rbg81
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To: Parley Baer

Yup, that’s right, but then that’s what they want to do with everything in front of them. Tax it, raise the taxes on it, or eliminate it if it can’t be taxed.


20 posted on 08/21/2014 8:27:02 PM PDT by rockinqsranch ((Dems, Libs, Socialists, call 'em what you will. They ALL have fairies livin' in their trees.))
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