- Higher representation of working-age adults (18-50) attracted to intentional community living and sustainable practices - Initially lower senior population due to the physical demands and innovative nature - Slightly lower proportion of very young children as the community establishes itself - Near-average distribution of school-age children, supporting community continuity | Age Group | Community Distribution (%) | Average U.S. Distribution (%) | Key Rationale | | ----------- | -------------------------- | ----------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- | | < 2 years | 1.5 | 2.3 | Lower birth rates initially as community establishes | | 2-3 years | 2.0 | 2.5 | Slightly below average due to intentional family planning | | 4-8 years | 5.5 | 6.1 | Close to national average as families settle | | Girls 9-13 | 3.0 | 3.2 | Nearly matches national distribution | | Girls 14-18 | 3.0 | 3.1 | Nearly matches national distribution | | Women 18-30 | 12.0 | 8.7 | Higher - attracted to sustainable living, community focus | | Women 31-50 | 18.0 | 13.2 | Higher - core working/organizing demographic | | Women 51+ | 12.0 | 13.9 | Slightly lower - fewer retirees initially | | Boys 9-13 | 3.0 | 3.3 | Nearly matches national distribution | | Boys 14-18 | 3.0 | 3.2 | Nearly matches national distribution | | Men 18-30 | 11.0 | 8.9 | Higher - attracted to sustainable living, community work | | Men 31-50 | 16.0 | 13.1 | Higher - core working/organizing demographic | | Men 51+ | 10.0 | 13.5 | Lower - fewer retirees initially |