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With a birth every eight seconds and a death every 12, America’s population is continually evolving. Find yourself in these living facts about the demographics of the United States today.
12 Facts About Hispanic Americans
A snapshot of Hispanics as voters, workers, business owners, students, and believers
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12 Facts About Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
What’s life like for Asian Americans? Get the facts.
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10 Facts About Women in America Today
What the data says about women as earners, learners, believers, and more.
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8 Facts About Black American Families
A snapshot of what life is like for Black families in America today
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America's Defining Moments
Americans across four generations name the most significant historic events in their lifetimes
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Waiting to Wed
On average, Americans are waiting seven years longer to get married than they did 50 years ago
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How Well Do You Know Each Generation?
Test your knowledge on the differences among America's generations
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Who Are Gen Zers?
Born: 1997-Onward (currently age 24 or under) | Members of Gen Z have been raised with a digital connection to society and are also the most racially and ethnically diverse generation.
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Who Are Millennials?
Born: 1981-1996 (currently ages 25-40) | Millennials are more diverse than older generations, and their influence in society, the workplace, and politics is growing.
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Who Are Gen Xers?
Born: 1965-1980 (currently ages 41-56) | Often depicted as savvy and entrepreneurial, Gen Xers are in their prime earning years but suffered major setbacks during the Great Recession of 2007-2009.
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Who Are Baby Boomers?
Born: 1946-1964 (currently ages 57-75) | Once leaders of the countercultural upheavals of the 1960s, the Baby Boomers are now beginning to retire.
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