Economic Insight Report Released by NBLC
Challenges of Changing Demographics of the North Bay
May 2007
Challenges of Changing Demographics of the North Bay, a report issued by North Bay Leadership Council (NBLC), prepared by Dr. Robert Eyler, Chair, Department of Economics, Sonoma State University, captured surprising trends of the future of our region. NBLC held an Economic Insight Breakfast conference on May 24, releasing the report and its’ findings.
Dr. Eyler’s research shows that a seismic shift in demographics in the North Bay will be complicated by the convergence of two groups, the aging “baby boomers” and the Latino population. Contrary to popular belief, the North Bay region will stop seeing the average age of residents increase beginning in 2022. This will primarily be due to the population growth from immigration, especially among Latinos. Concurrently, by 2023, Latinos will become the major demographic group in the North Bay, outnumbering Caucasians.