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Black retirement migration in the United States
1Department of Sociology, University of Miami.
Journal of Gerontology
|May 1, 1991
Summary
Older Black Americans often exhibit provincial return migration to the South. This study analyzes their retirement migration patterns, noting a regional counterstream with higher dependency indicators.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology
- Migration Studies
Background:
- Retirement migration patterns have been extensively studied, but less focus has been placed on older Black populations.
- Understanding the unique migration behaviors of older Black adults is crucial for targeted policy and support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze retirement migration patterns specifically among older Black individuals.
- To identify distinct migration streams and their characteristics within this demographic.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the 1980 Census public use sample A for data analysis.
- Examined demographic and geographic data to identify migration patterns.
Main Results:
- Identified a significant "provincial return migrant" pattern among older Black individuals returning to the South.
- Observed a regional counterstream migration from the South among older Black migrants.
- Found elevated indicators of dependency among out-migrants from the South in the counterstream.
Conclusions:
- Future retirement migration patterns among Black populations may see a decline in provincial return migration.
- Further research is needed to explore related aspects of Black retirement migration and associated factors.