RFP_Exhibit_1_Orange_County_Older_Adult_Population_2026_10_v1.docx

Exhibit 1 is a demographic reference document prepared for the County of Orange, California, in support of the Title V Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Request for Proposals. The exhibit presents comprehensive population data for older adults across all incorporated jurisdictions within Orange County, derived from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024). The data encompasses four key demographic categories: population aged 60 and older, population aged 85 and older, individuals aged 60 and older living below 100 percent of the Federal Poverty Level, and individuals aged 65 and older with disabilities. Across Orange County's 34 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas, the totals reflect 709,168 residents aged 60 and older, 67,903 residents aged 85 and older, 69,811 older adults living in poverty, and 146,697 individuals aged 65 and older with disabilities.

This demographic exhibit establishes the service population baseline for the SCSEP contract opportunity, which targets unemployed, low-income individuals aged 55 and older with poor employment prospects for part-time, paid community service training positions. The data distribution across jurisdictions indicates significant variation in older adult populations, with Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Anaheim, and Huntington Beach representing the largest concentrations of residents aged 60 and older, while smaller jurisdictions such as Las Flores and South County Canyons have minimal populations in this age group. The exhibit serves as the foundation for needs assessment and program planning for respondents to the Orange County RFP, with proposals due by the deadline specified in the solicitation.