2.19.2015

Demographic Changes

New Census Bureau data on young adults provide insights into demographic changes and forces of creative destruction » AEI | Carpe Diem Blog » AEIdeas:


Table 1. Characteristics of Young Adults Ages 18-34, 1980 vs. 2009-2013

Demographic Characteristics1980   2009-2013
Percent of total population29.6%23.3%
Foreign Born6.3%15.4%
Speak language other than English at home10.9%24.6%
Bachelor’s degree or more15.7%22.3%
Minority21.6%42.8%
Never Married41.5%65.9%
Live with a Parent22.9%30.3%
Live Alone7.5%7.1%
Military Veteran9.4%2.4%
Employed69.3%65.0%
Income Below Poverty Line14.1%19.7%
Median Income (2013 dollars)$35,845$33,883

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