Designing for the Life Span Segment 2
Designing for the Life Span Segment 2 
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The American population has been on the move since the time of the first settlers. At first movement was western, then, in the 20th century, it became coastward. This migration continues involving both young and the old. Migration accounts for the disparate proportion of population over the age of 85 in the middle of the country and the youthfulness of the coasts- with exceptions in major cities and in the State of Florida.
1.8 million people left California between 1985 and 1990.
| State | Number |
|---|---|
| Nevada | 110,985 |
| Oregon | 128,797 |
| Texas | 135,305 |
| Arizona | 136,465 |
| Washington | 155,394 |
2.1 million people migrated to Florida between 1985 and 1990.
| State | Number |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 99,552 |
| Illinois | 102,286 |
| Ohio | 120,121 |
| New Jersey | 150,954 |
| New York | 361,295 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Two of the states that have been subjected to intensive in-migration are California and Florida. Of interest is the fact that the migration comes from states that are within a region with less than 1000 miles in distance separating the states. The migration to California is largely western in nature. The migration to Florida is eastern and from the eastern section of the Midwest.
There may be distinct differences between the migration to California and Florida. Younger people flock to California and older adults have been moving to Florida. However, research has shown that the Florida migrant many times returns to the previous area of residency to be among family at the onset of disability and illness.
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