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Aged Out: Record 1 in 3 U.S. Counties are Dying
A record number of U.S. counties — more than 1 in 3 — are now dying off, hit by an aging population and weakened local economies that are spurring young adults to seek jobs elsewhere.
US Cities Growing At Faster Rate Than Suburbs For First Time In Century
For the first time in a century, most of America’s largest cities are growing at a faster rate than their surrounding suburbs as young adults seeking a foothold in the weak job market shun home-buying and stay put in bustling urban centers.
New Asian Immigrants To US Now Surpass Hispanics
For the first time, the influx of Asians moving to the U.S. has surpassed that of Hispanics, reflecting a slowdown in illegal immigration while American employers increase their demand for high-skilled workers.
Census: Minorities Now Surpass Whites In U.S. Births
For the first time, racial and ethnic minorities make up more than half the children born in the U.S., capping decades of heady immigration growth that is now slowing.
Va. Population Growth Since 2010 Outpaces U.S.
The state of Virginia is outgrowing the pace set by the rest of the country, with the focus of that growth being highly concentrated in urban areas.
