World Population Day

World Population Day

Thursday, July 11 is World Population Day. This is a special day that was first observed in 1989 to recognize the number of people living in the world. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s International Data Base, the world population reached 7.5 billion just last year, on June 13. The population is projected to reach 8 billion in 2025. The World Population Clock is a […]

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Education in America

Education in America

Americans are more educated now than ever before, according to the results of a survey released in late July by the United States Census Bureau. The Current Population Survey shows that 90% of Americans age 25 and older have completed high school, which is an all-time high. Interesting facts from the survey show that there was an increase in graduation rates among all race groups in […]

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The Aging of Americans

The Aging of Americans

The United States Census Bureau recently released an interesting report that paints a picture of an aging population in America. According to the report, it predicts that older people will outnumber younger Americans by the year 2035. The Bureau is expecting the population to reach 78 million people older than 65, while there will be about 76.4 million under age 18. This prediction is significant […]

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