The demographics in America are changing rapidly, and these changes have great effects on industries like healthcare, housing, technology, law enforcement, and more. The changing demographics have also caused social issues across the nation. The aging population is one of the biggest challenges and concerns right now.
Although the population grew more in 2023 than in 2021, and 2022, people today aren’t having as many children as in past decades. The population increase was caused by increased immigration and lower mortality rates. The current median age of an American citizen is about 39 years old. This has gone up by 9 years since the 1980s. The population that is 65 or older is also expected to rise by up to 23 percent by 2080.
This is currently creating a demand for more medical professionals, in-home care professionals, assisted living facilities, and health care centers, and it puts a strain on the Medicare system. Finding healthcare professionals and workers for these facilities has been troublesome for many organizations. A lack of employees not only affects the quality of patient and health care but also working conditions and expectations for workers.
The ratio of people working to those collecting social security also becomes narrower as people age and retire, with fewer people working and generating income tax, but needing their monthly social security payments. This makes it difficult for local, state, and federal funding for programs in need for the elderly and other citizens who qualify for assistance.
The lack of people creating new lives and having smaller families may also cause issues down the road when more middle-aged Americans start to hit retirement age. There will be people needed to fill occupations, create income and tax revenue, and help the country stay afloat.
America has also changed significantly with population diversity. Since 1990, the non-white population has almost doubled. Now, more than 40 percent of the population is not considered Caucasian, and only about 58 percent of Americans are white. This has led to an influx in social divide throughout the country, with not only just racial issues but also religious issues.
About 65 percent of the population growth has been from immigration. It is estimated that about 10,000 immigrants are coming through the border daily. Not only is this changing the demographic in America a great deal, but it’s also concerning for Americans dealing with inflation and economic woes since Americans are already struggling financially.
Finding housing and supplying necessities like food, clothing, cell phones, and schooling has been proven difficult for cities and states across the nation. This is causing overpopulated schools, a strain on our education system and medical systems, and funding concerns nationwide. The issue of the border wall, and immigration, has become a very political matter, but over 55 percent of Americans are currently in agreement that they want to stop illegal immigration, according to a recent Gallop poll.
Public education funding and reliability is not just a concern with the increase of immigrants, but because the country is falling further and further behind other countries worldwide when it comes to academics. Since 2012, nonwhite student enrollment is up about 28 percent nationwide, and students have dropped about 4 points in reading, and 9 points in math on average on standardized tests.
There are many things that have contributed to this decline, including the pandemic, but all of these academic concerns were relevant before the pandemic, with the pandemic making them worse. Reports show that schools have cut down time spent on core academic subjects, are understaffed, and are lacking funding. The insertion of political and social opinions and information into the classrooms has also been noted as a reason America continues to fall behind its competitors.
A key demographic that often gets ignored is the rural population, which accounts for 70 percent of the land in America. These are where you find the backbone of American agriculture and manufacturing, and this demographic is changing as well. Inflation has made it difficult for these industries to maintain their property and businesses because of high fuel expenses, materials, and supplies.
Tax increases through the government have also made it very difficult for small businesses. Manufacturers have had to cut hundreds of thousands of jobs in the past few years, and as small businesses close their doors, some of the only businesses still standing are large corporations. Industry in America is changing, and it’s not for the better, but instead at the expense of the American worker.
Unfortunately, many large manufacturers see more layoffs in the future, especially in the automotive industry. The restrictions and implemented changes the current administration put on combustion vehicles caused auto manufacturers to make huge changes to vehicles and production lines, costing them millions to make electric vehicles. Unfortunately, with new car sales continuing to decline since the pandemic, only about 6 percent of these already low numbers were purchases for electric vehicles. With the rise in inflation, the mass inventory these automakers have, and money lost, the automotive industry is forced to continue to close down plants and fire or lay off employees. This is the largest manufacturing industry in the United States, and the outlook is grim.
Demographics are always going to change, but the United States is facing some of the fastest changes globally. With the open border policy, the nation is quickly changing and growing and trying to accommodate these changes socially and economically. This can take a toll on society, and without the proper infrastructure in place, this can be a big problem.
Hopefully, at the local, state, and federal levels, politicians can start to work together to combat things like inflation, to make life more affordable to families. Improvement in industry, healthcare, education, and all aspects of life make us a stronger and better country. It’s time for our leaders to look at the effects our demographic changes are having on the country as a whole, and to create a plan to make life easier and better for all Americans.
The demographics in America are changing rapidly, and these changes have great effects on industries like healthcare, housing, technology, law enforcement, and more. The changing demographics have also caused social issues across the nation. The aging population is one of the biggest challenges and concerns right now.
Although the population grew more in 2023 than in 2021, and 2022, people today aren’t having as many children as in past decades. The population increase was caused by increased immigration and lower mortality rates. The current median age of an American citizen is about 39 years old. This has gone up by 9 years since the 1980s. The population that is 65 or older is also expected to rise by up to 23 percent by 2080.
This is currently creating a demand for more medical professionals, in-home care professionals, assisted living facilities, and health care centers, and it puts a strain on the Medicare system. Finding healthcare professionals and workers for these facilities has been troublesome for many organizations. A lack of employees not only affects the quality of patient and health care but also working conditions and expectations for workers.
The ratio of people working to those collecting social security also becomes narrower as people age and retire, with fewer people working and generating income tax, but needing their monthly social security payments. This makes it difficult for local, state, and federal funding for programs in need for the elderly and other citizens who qualify for assistance.
The lack of people creating new lives and having smaller families may also cause issues down the road when more middle-aged Americans start to hit retirement age. There will be people needed to fill occupations, create income and tax revenue, and help the country stay afloat.
America has also changed significantly with population diversity. Since 1990, the non-white population has almost doubled. Now, more than 40 percent of the population is not considered Caucasian, and only about 58 percent of Americans are white. This has led to an influx in social divide throughout the country, with not only just racial issues but also religious issues.
About 65 percent of the population growth has been from immigration. It is estimated that about 10,000 immigrants are coming through the border daily. Not only is this changing the demographic in America a great deal, but it’s also concerning for Americans dealing with inflation and economic woes since Americans are already struggling financially.
Finding housing and supplying necessities like food, clothing, cell phones, and schooling has been proven difficult for cities and states across the nation. This is causing overpopulated schools, a strain on our education system and medical systems, and funding concerns nationwide. The issue of the border wall, and immigration, has become a very political matter, but over 55 percent of Americans are currently in agreement that they want to stop illegal immigration, according to a recent Gallop poll.
Public education funding and reliability is not just a concern with the increase of immigrants, but because the country is falling further and further behind other countries worldwide when it comes to academics. Since 2012, nonwhite student enrollment is up about 28 percent nationwide, and students have dropped about 4 points in reading, and 9 points in math on average on standardized tests.
There are many things that have contributed to this decline, including the pandemic, but all of these academic concerns were relevant before the pandemic, with the pandemic making them worse. Reports show that schools have cut down time spent on core academic subjects, are understaffed, and are lacking funding. The insertion of political and social opinions and information into the classrooms has also been noted as a reason America continues to fall behind its competitors.
A key demographic that often gets ignored is the rural population, which accounts for 70 percent of the land in America. These are where you find the backbone of American agriculture and manufacturing, and this demographic is changing as well. Inflation has made it difficult for these industries to maintain their property and businesses because of high fuel expenses, materials, and supplies.
Tax increases through the government have also made it very difficult for small businesses. Manufacturers have had to cut hundreds of thousands of jobs in the past few years, and as small businesses close their doors, some of the only businesses still standing are large corporations. Industry in America is changing, and it’s not for the better, but instead at the expense of the American worker.
Unfortunately, many large manufacturers see more layoffs in the future, especially in the automotive industry. The restrictions and implemented changes the current administration put on combustion vehicles caused auto manufacturers to make huge changes to vehicles and production lines, costing them millions to make electric vehicles. Unfortunately, with new car sales continuing to decline since the pandemic, only about 6 percent of these already low numbers were purchases for electric vehicles. With the rise in inflation, the mass inventory these automakers have, and money lost, the automotive industry is forced to continue to close down plants and fire or lay off employees. This is the largest manufacturing industry in the United States, and the outlook is grim.
Demographics are always going to change, but the United States is facing some of the fastest changes globally. With the open border policy, the nation is quickly changing and growing and trying to accommodate these changes socially and economically. This can take a toll on society, and without the proper infrastructure in place, this can be a big problem.
Hopefully, at the local, state, and federal levels, politicians can start to work together to combat things like inflation, to make life more affordable to families. Improvement in industry, healthcare, education, and all aspects of life make us a stronger and better country. It’s time for our leaders to look at the effects our demographic changes are having on the country as a whole, and to create a plan to make life easier and better for all Americans.
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