ALL IN THE FAMILY, ALL UNDER ONE ROOF
Published 11/11/2009 2:38:00 PM - Articles
HOUSTON (Houston Chronicle) – Data in the 2008 American Community Survey show that about four million American households
have three or more generations living under the same roof, and sociologists and demographers expect that trend to increase in the near
future.
What is behind the surge in multigenerational households? The recession and baby boomers, experts say.
With layoffs and furloughs, people are moving back in with their parents or other family members to save money. Also, many baby
boomers are taking care of their elderly parents as the cost of long-term care soars.
About 4.5 percent of Texas households are multigenerational, the third-highest percentage in the nation, according to U.S. Census
data.
