Table 1.
Demographics of State National Core Indicators Samples From 2017, 2018, and 2019
| Demographics | Cohort 1 | Cohort 2 | Cohort 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | 806 | 807 | 805 |
| Age | 45.65 (SD: 16.49) | 43.73 (SD: 15.64) | 43.43 (SD: 15.57) |
| Gender | |||
| Female | 40% | 44% | 42% |
| Male | 60% | 56% | 58% |
| Race | |||
| Asian | 3% | 2% | 2% |
| African American | 27% | 31% | 34% |
| White | 61% | 63% | 59% |
| Latinx | 2% | 3% | 1% |
| Other | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Do not know | 6% | 1% | 1% |
| Level of Intellectual Disability | |||
| Mild | 28% | 30% | 28% |
| Moderate | 32% | 40% | 38% |
| Severe | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| Profound | 14% | 13% | 9% |
| Expression | |||
| Spoken | 28% | 76% | 74% |
| Gestures | 32% | 20% | 20% |
| Sign Language | 17% | 2% | 2% |
| Communication aid | 14% | 1% | 2% |
| Residence Type | |||
| Independent home or apartment | 6% | 8% | 7% |
| Parent or relative’s home | 29% | 33% | 37% |
| Agency 1–3 residents | 6% | 12% | 8% |
| Agency 4–6 residents | 32% | 34% | 35% |
| Agency 7–15 residents | 4% | 6% | 5% |
| Specialized facility | 6% | N/A | 1% |
| Nursing facility | 6% | N/A | 1% |