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Originally Posted by UrbanRevival
You're suggestion is exactly right. Overall population is certainly increasing in the rest of the metro area, but it's very disproportionately in the "non-prime working age" population (as referenced in the source that I posted). That's what makes these numbers so intriguing.
Employment has also been increasing in suburban counties, particularly in the Montco and Chesco hubs, but eventually, as these numbers indicate, there will be a complete reversal of the trend during the recession of young talent growth outpacing job growth. In the future, suburban companies are definitely on a path for labor shortages, particularly for filling skilled jobs.
Definitely something for business leaders to consider in promoting the city as a place to do business.
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So if those stats are correct, it's safe to say that most of the population growth is being fueled by babies and retirees. I don't see too many people screaming "Let's retire in Delco!"...which leaves us with people having children. If the city wants to retain this new talent it's gaining, it will need to do something to keep families around...given the usually well functioning mass transit system, it's not unheard of for people to be commuting into the city from the burbs.