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<br />Pleasanton's projected job growth is also substantial, with a 22.8 percent increase expected
<br />by 2015. Again, this is somewhat less growth than the Tri-Valley (31.2 percent), but greater
<br />than the Bay Area (17.9 percent) for the next decade.
<br />Table 13: Population, Household and Job Projections, 2005 to 2030
<br /> % Change ~ Change
<br /> 2.005 2010 2015 2005-2015 2.020 2025 2030 2015-2030
<br />Pleasanton
<br />Population 68,200 72,600 76,500 12.2% 80,400 34,900 88,700 10.3%
<br />Households 24,680 26,170 27,680 12.2% 29,270 30,870 32,180 9.9%
<br />Jobs 58,670 66,050 72,020 22.8% 73,410 76,180 78,670 7.2%
<br />Tri-Valley Region (a)
<br />Population 186,900 206,900 223,700 19.7% 240,500 259,000 277,400 15.3%
<br />Households 65,190 72,090 78,420 20.3% 85,000 :11,680 98,100 15.4%
<br />Jobs 112,280 131,240 147,360 31.2% 160,510 180,440 200,810 25.1%
<br />Bay Area (b)
<br />Population 7,091,700 7,419,600 7,749,100 9.3% 8,094,000 :1,419,100 8,747,100 8.1%
<br />Households 2,582,980 2,697,600 2,818,610 9.1% 2,940,630 3,060,340 3,182,220 8.2%
<br />Jobs 3,516,960 3,836,540 4,147,250 17.9% 4,463,630 4,788,330 5,120,600 14.7%
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<br />Notes: (a) Tri-Valley region refers to the Cities of Dublin, Livermore, and Pleasanton.
<br />(b) The Bay Area defined as the nine county region.
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<br />Sources: Association of Bay Area Governments, Projections 2005; Bay Area Economics, 2005.
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<br />Implications of Demographic Trends
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<br />Pleasanton's demographic profile suggests a strong potential for economic development.
<br />Residents' advanced educational attainment, the City's excellent schools. and the presence
<br />of a professional workforce match the workforce needs of many firms, particularly in higher
<br />wage professional industries that locate in well-educated. stable communities in order to
<br />attract employees. The City's strong household incomes and high homeownership rates
<br />further underscore the quality of life sought by many firms, large and small, in order to attract
<br />workers. Moreover, the City's strong rate of residents working at home suggests
<br />opportunities for strategies to strengthen support and assistance for small. start-up
<br />companies and home-based businesses.
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<br />Pleasanton Economic Development Background Report
<br />RNAL - January 2006
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