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Blueprint Houston made every effort to ensure that attendance at the Citizens' Congress was representative of the registered voter population in Houston. Extensive outreach was made to invite delegates from all parts of Houston. The tables below provide a demographic description of the attendees.

In summary, the racial/ethnic makeup of the Congress closely matched the demographics of the voting population in Houston. Approximately one third of the participants earned less than $49,999, one third earned $50 - 99,999 and one third earned more than $100,000. Forty-six percent of the participants live in side the Loop and 54% live outside the Loop. In short, the Citizens' Congress provides a solid foundation for increasing community support for a planning process to make improvements to Houston 's quality of life and place.

Demographics of Citizens' Congress:

Where Congress participants live:

Inside the 610 Loop 46%
West of 45 & North of I-10 10%
East of 45 & North of I-10 4%
West of 288 & South of I-10 23%
East of 288 & South of I-10 8%
Outside the city limits 9%

Congress participants' household income:

Less than $15,000 11%
$15,000 - $34,999 9%
$35,000 - $49,999 15%
$50,000 - $74,999 18%
$75,000 - $99,999 13%
More than $100,000 35%

Congress participants' Age:

Under 19 3%
20-29 years 8%
20-29 years 8%
30-39 years 12%
40-49 years 24%
50-59 years 27%
60-69 years 16%
70-79 years 7%
80 or older 2%

Congress participants' Gender:

Female 48%
Male 52%

Racial or ethnic grouping
of Congress participants:

African-American 24%
Asian 11%
Caucasian 51%
Latino or Hispanic 11%
Other 3%

Houstonians voting pattern:

African-American 28%
Asian 1.6%
Caucasian 51%
Latino or Hispanic 14%
Other 4%
See note for source of data

(Note: Source for Houstonians voting pattern: Dr. Richard Murray, UH Center for Public Policy)